No. 13,102 in German
allmählich
Gradually.
In a sentence
Allmählich beginnt der Himmel sich zu klären.
Gradually, the sky starts to clear.
'Allmählich' here is used to describe the slow, progressive process of the sky clearing, indicating a change occurring over time.
Wir mussten uns allmählich an die neue Umgebung gewöhnen.
We had to gradually adapt to the new surroundings.
'Allmählich' in this sentence emphasizes the gradual adaptation process, implying that adjusting took time and was not instantaneous.
Er wurde allmählich besser in Mathematik, nachdem er jeden Tag übte.
He gradually became better at math after practicing every day.
'Allmählich' is utilized to illustrate the incremental improvement in someone's skills over a period of sustained effort.
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