teils
Translation
partly, in part
Examples
Das Wetter war teils sonnig, teils bewölkt.
The weather was partly sunny, partly cloudy.
Die Studenten sind teils aus Deutschland.
The students are partly from Germany.
Grammar Patterns
teils ..., teils ... partly ..., partly ... The cake is partly sweet, partly sour.
Similar Words
zum Teil, teilweise, partiell
Etymology
Comes from the genitive form of 'Teil' (part). It literally means 'of a part'.
Memory Tips
Remember the common structure 'teils ..., teils ...' which means 'partly ..., partly ...'. It's used to contrast two aspects of something.