häppchenweise
Translation
bit by bit, in small portions, piecemeal
Examples
Er aß den Kuchen häppchenweise.
He ate the cake bit by bit.
Die Informationen kamen nur häppchenweise.
The information only came piecemeal.
Grammar Patterns
to do ((sth.)) bit by bit Er aß den Kuchen häppchenweise.
Similar Words
stückweise (piece by piece), nach und nach (gradually), allmählich (gradually)
Etymology
From 'Häppchen' (a small bite, canapé) + the suffix '-weise' (in the manner of). Literally 'in the manner of small bites'.
Memory Tips
Imagine eating small appetizers ('Häppchen') one by one at a party. That's how things happen 'häppchenweise'.