halbautomatisch
Translation
semi-automatic
Examples
Er benutzt ein halbautomatisches Gewehr.
He uses a semi-automatic rifle.
Das Auto hat ein halbautomatisches Getriebe.
The car has a semi-automatic transmission.
Grammar Patterns
halbautomatisch + Noun semi-automatic ... a semi-automatic system
Similar Words
Synonyms: partially automatic; Antonyms: fully automatic, manual
Etymology
A compound word from 'halb' (half) and 'automatisch' (automatic).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'halb' means 'half' and 'automatisch' is 'automatic'. Together, they literally mean 'half-automatic'.