at times / temporarily
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at times / temporarily
Describes that something does not happen or apply all the time, but only for certain, often irregular periods of time. Synonyms are 'manchmal' (sometimes) or 'vorübergehend' (temporary).
Die Straße ist wegen der Bauarbeiten zeitweise für den Verkehr gesperrt.
The road is temporarily closed to traffic because of the construction work.
The word is made up of 'Zeit' (time) and 'Weise' (way/manner). It literally means 'in a particular time-way' and describes that something applies only for certain, often irregular periods of time.
Der Himmel war zeitweise bewölkt, aber es hat nicht geregnet.
The sky was cloudy at times, but it did not rain.
As an adverb, 'zeitweise' (at times/temporarily) can stand in different positions in the sentence. If it stands in position 1, the verb follows directly after it. But it can also stand after the verb and the subject to be less emphasized.
Zeitweise fiel der Strom aus.
At times, the power went out.
'Zeitweise' (at times/temporarily) is often used in more formal contexts such as news reports, weather reports, or official announcements to describe a temporary situation.
Morgen ist mit zeitweisen Regenschauern zu rechnen.
Tomorrow, occasional rain showers are expected.
partly
Teilweise and zeitweise can both express a limitation. Teilweise says that something applies only in part, whereas zeitweise highlights specific, limited periods of time. Use teilweise for an incomplete extent and zeitweise when the time limitation is decisive.
Die Straße war wegen der Bauarbeiten zeitweise gesperrt.
The road was temporarily closed because of the construction work.
Die Straße war wegen der Bauarbeiten teilweise gesperrt.
The road was partially closed because of the construction work.
