Halber Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Halber" is mainly used as preposition meaning "for the sake of", "for" or "partially". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "halber"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "halber" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Indicates reason or purpose"

"Halber", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er tat es der Einfachheit halber.He did it for simplicity's sake.
  2. Der Sicherheit halber sollten wir die Tür abschließen.For safety's sake, we should lock the door.
  3. Der Vollständigkeit halber erwähnte er alle Details.For the sake of completeness, he mentioned all details.

2.) "Expresses partial completion"

"Halber", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er machte es nur halber.He only did it halfway.
  2. Die Arbeit wurde halber erledigt.The work was done partially.
  3. Das Projekt ist halber abgeschlossen.The project is halfway completed.
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