stundenweise
by the hour
For several hours at a time or only for individual hours; not permanently or for the entire day.
EXAMPLE
Sie arbeitet stundenweise in einem Café.
She works by the hour in a café.
stundenweise
by the hour
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Word formation
'Stundenweise' (by the hour) is made up of 'Stunden' (hours) and '-weise' (-wise). Here, the ending '-weise' indicates that something takes place or is organized in units of hours.
EXAMPLE
Die Betreuung kann stundenweise gebucht werden.
Childcare can be booked by the hour.
Adverbial use
'Stundenweise' (by the hour) is often used adverbially and describes how long or in which time periods something takes place. It usually provides more information about a verb such as 'arbeiten' (to work) or 'buchen' (to book).
EXAMPLE
Der Techniker arbeitet stundenweise an verschiedenen Baustellen.
The technician works by the hour at various construction sites.
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