For a limited period or in separate intervals, not continuously.
Natural examples
Wegen der Bauarbeiten ist die Straße zeitweise gesperrt.
Because of construction, the road is temporarily closed.
Im Sommer arbeitet er zeitweise von zu Hause.
In summer, he works from home at times.
Die Verbindung war gestern zeitweise unterbrochen.
The connection was interrupted at times yesterday.
Usage note
zeitweise is an adverb and does not inflect. Depending on the sentence, it means temporarily or at times.
Mini-lesson: zeitweise
For a limited period or in separate intervals, not continuously. zeitweise is an adverb and does not inflect. Depending on the sentence, it means temporarily or at times.
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