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.
whole / quite
'ganz' and 'einigermassen' can both soften a statement. In sentences like 'ganz gut' (quite good), 'ganz' often means 'fairly' or 'rather good', so not perfect. 'einigermassen' makes this limitation clearer: it means that something is only good, suitable, or okay to a certain degree. Important: depending on the context, 'ganz' can also mean 'completely' or 'very'. 'einigermassen' always remains more cautious and sounds less strong.
Nach zwei Wochen versteht Mehmet den Fahrplan einigermassen.
After two weeks, Mehmet understands the timetable reasonably well.
Frau Becker findet den neuen Kurs ganz interessant.
Ms. Becker finds the new course quite interesting.