ziemlich

Meaning and Usage

"Ziemlich" is an adverb in German that translates to "quite" or "fairly" in English. It is used to indicate a moderate extent or degree of something.

The word "ziemlich" does not have any prefixes or suffixes. It is derived from the Middle High German word "ziemelīch," which comes from the Old High German "ziemo," meaning "pleasure" or "joy," and the suffix "-lich," indicating likeness or similarity.

Comparisons between German and English

The word "ziemlich" is similar in meaning to the English "quite" or "fairly" and is used in a comparable manner.

Cultural Context

In German culture, "ziemlich" is commonly used in everyday language to express a moderate or noticeable degree of something.

Example Sentences

Der Film war ziemlich gut. (The movie was quite good.)
Es ist ziemlich kalt draußen. (It's fairly cold outside.)
Ich habe ihn ziemlich oft gesehen. (I have seen him quite often.)

Memory Tips

Associate "ziemlich" with "fairly" or "quite" in English to remember its meaning and usage.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: recht, ziemlich, einigermaßen (quite, fairly, somewhat) Synonyms: recht, beträchtlich (quite, considerable), ziemlich (fairly, quite) Antonyms: überhaupt nicht, gar nicht (not at all)

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