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in a sense
Expresses that a statement is not literally true, but applies only in a particular sense or to a certain degree. It means something like 'in a certain way' or 'so to speak.'
Er ist gewissermaßen der Chef des Projekts, auch wenn er nicht den offiziellen Titel hat.
He is, in a sense, the head of the project, even though he does not have the official title.
The adverb 'gewissermaßen' (in a sense) developed from 'gewisser Maßen', which literally means 'to a certain degree.' It signals that a statement is not absolute, but applies only in a limited way or in a figurative sense.
Sie ist gewissermaßen die Seele unseres Teams.
She is, in a sense, the soul of our team.
'Gewissermaßen' (in a sense) often stands at the beginning of a sentence (position 1), followed by the verb. However, it can also stand after the verb and the subject in the middle of the sentence in order to modify a particular part of the sentence.
Gewissermaßen hatte er mit seiner Kritik recht.
In a sense, he was right with his criticism.
This adverb belongs more to polished written and spoken language. It often sounds somewhat considered or detached and is used to soften or clarify a statement.
Damit war das Projekt gewissermaßen schon beendet.
With that, the project was, in a sense, already finished.
kind / way
'auf eine Art' and 'gewissermassen' can both show that something is not meant completely literally. They mean: it is true only in a particular sense. 'auf eine Art' is a fixed expression and sounds more spoken and simple. 'gewissermassen' is a single adverb and sounds somewhat more elevated or explanatory. Both work when you want to make a statement cautiously, but 'gewissermassen' often feels more precise and a little more formal.
Das alte Haus ist gewissermassen ein Teil unserer Familiengeschichte.
The old house is, in a sense, part of our family history.
Auf eine Art verstehe ich seinen Ärger, auch wenn er zu laut geworden ist.
In a way, I understand his anger, even though he got too loud.