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to what extent
Asks to what degree or up to what point something applies or is true. It usually introduces an indirect question.
Wir müssen prüfen, inwieweit die neuen Maßnahmen wirksam sind.
We need to examine to what extent the new measures are effective.
'Inwieweit' (to what extent) visibly consists of 'in' (in), 'wie' (how), and 'weit' (far). The component 'weit' (far) helps you think of a boundary or degree.
Die Studie zeigt, inwieweit digitale Medien den Unterricht verändern.
The study shows to what extent digital media are changing education.
'Inwieweit' (to what extent) usually introduces an indirect question; therefore, the conjugated verb comes at the end of the subordinate clause.
Die Experten untersuchen, inwieweit der Plan realisierbar ist.
The experts are examining to what extent the plan is feasible.
'Inwieweit' (to what extent) frequently follows verbs such as 'prüfen' (to examine), 'untersuchen' (to investigate), 'klären' (to clarify), and 'feststellen' (to establish). These verbs are especially suitable when a question needs to be examined more closely.
Das Gericht muss klären, inwieweit die Aussagen des Zeugen glaubwürdig sind.
The court must clarify to what extent the witness's statements are credible.
