partiell
partial
Concerning only one part; partial, not complete or comprehensive.
EXAMPLE
Der Schaden am Gebäude war nur partiell, nicht das ganze Haus war betroffen.
The damage to the building was only partial; not the whole house was affected.
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word family
'Partiell' (partial) is related to the German word 'der Part' (part), which means 'Teil' (part) or 'Anteil' (share). This connection helps you remember the meaning 'teilweise' (partly/partially).
EXAMPLE
Jeder muss seinen Part zur Gruppenarbeit beitragen.
Everyone has to contribute their part to the group project.
Elevated language
The word 'partiell' (partial) is used mainly in written language, in formal contexts, or in technical language (e.g., medicine, science).
EXAMPLE
Die Zustimmung zum neuen Gesetz war nur partiell.
Approval of the new law was only partial.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'partielle Sonnenfinsternis' (partial solar eclipse), 'partielle Lähmung' (partial paralysis), or 'partieller Erfolg' (partial success), meaning whenever something is not complete.
EXAMPLE
Bei einer partiellen Sonnenfinsternis ist die Sonne nur zum Teil verdeckt.
During a partial solar eclipse, the sun is only partly covered.
Compare with
partiell vs teilweise
partly
Both words indicate that something concerns only part of something and is not complete. „Teilweise“ is the neutral form and the one more commonly used in everyday language. „Partiell“ means the same but sounds more formal or technical; use it especially for clearly defined descriptions.
partiell
Die Straße ist wegen der Bauarbeiten partiell gesperrt.
The road is partially closed because of the construction work.
teilweise
Die Straße ist wegen der Bauarbeiten teilweise gesperrt.
The road is partially closed because of the construction work.
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