somewhat / reasonably
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somewhat / reasonably
Expresses that something applies to a certain degree, but not completely or perfectly. It means something like 'quite,' 'fairly,' or 'passably.'
Ich habe die Prüfung einigermassen gut bestanden.
I passed the exam reasonably well.
The word is made up of 'einiger' and 'Maßen' (measures/degrees). So it literally means 'to a certain extent' or 'to a certain degree.'
Nach der langen Wanderung waren wir einigermassen müde.
After the long hike, we were somewhat tired.
As an adverb, 'einigermassen' (somewhat / reasonably) usually comes directly before the adjective or adverb it describes. It slightly weakens or qualifies its meaning.
Der Film war einigermassen spannend, aber nicht der beste des Jahres.
The film was somewhat exciting, but not the best of the year.
The spelling 'einigermassen' is mainly common in Switzerland. In Germany and Austria, the form 'einigermaßen' is the usual standard spelling.
Er konnte die Frage einigermaßen beantworten.
He was able to answer the question reasonably well.
'Einigermassen' (somewhat / reasonably) is used to express that something is neither very good nor very bad, but acceptable or passable. It expresses a reserved evaluation.
Ich spreche schon einigermassen gut Deutsch, mache aber noch Fehler.
I already speak German reasonably well, but I still make mistakes.
pretty / fairly
Both words describe something as not completely but still true to some extent. Ziemlich usually indicates a clearly considerable degree, while einigermassen sounds more cautious or only moderately positive. Choose ziemlich for a stronger assessment and einigermassen for a more restrained one.
Der neue Film war einigermassen spannend.
The new film was reasonably exciting.
Der neue Film war ziemlich spannend.
The new film was pretty exciting.
