kleinteilig
Translation
detailed, fragmented, small-scale, meticulous
Examples
Die Planung war sehr kleinteilig.
The planning was very detailed.
Die kleinteilige Landwirtschaft prägt die Region.
Small-scale agriculture characterises the region.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is kleinteilig ((sth.)) is detailed/fragmented The task is very detailed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: detailliert, feingliedrig; Antonyms: grob, pauschal (general)
Etymology
From 'klein' (small) + 'Teil' (part) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally means 'small-part-ish'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a mosaic made of many small (klein) parts (Teil).