mehr oder weniger
Translation
more or less, pretty much, basically
Examples
Wir sind mehr oder weniger fertig.
We are more or less finished.
Alle waren mehr oder weniger einverstanden.
Everyone was more or less in agreement.
Grammar Patterns
((Adverbial phrase)) modifies a statement The project is more or less complete.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ungefähr (approximately), fast (almost); Antonyms: genau (exactly), exakt (exact)
Etymology
A direct translation of the English 'more or less', combining 'mehr' (more), 'oder' (or), and 'weniger' (less).
Memory Tips
This is the standard, everyday phrase for 'more or less'. Since it's a literal translation, it's very straightforward to learn.