Allmählich
Example: Die Sonne geht allmählich hinter den Bergen unter.
Definition
"Allmählich" is an adverb describing an action or change occurring slowly or gradually over time, without sudden shifts. For example, in the phrase 'Die Sonne geht allmählich hinter den Bergen unter,' it indicates the sun is setting slowly behind the mountains.
Etymology
The German word "allmählich" comes from the combination of "all" meaning 'all' or 'entire' and "Mählich," an old form related to 'measure' or 'degree.' It literally suggests 'in all measures' or 'step by step,' reflecting the gradual nature of the concept it expresses.
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"Allmählich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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