relativ /rˌeːlatˈiːf/ · adverb · CEFR B2. German translation of "relatively".

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Source term
relatively
Translation
relativ
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adverb
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Dictionary form relativ
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + relativ
Examples
Wir müssen oft relativ.
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Example Sentences

Die Prüfung war im Vergleich zur Klausur des letzten Jahres relativ einfach.

English: The exam was relatively easy compared with last year's paper.

B2 · degreesOfIntensity

Wir sind relativ früh angekommen, deshalb haben wir die besten Plätze bekommen.

English: We arrived relatively early, so we got the best seats.

B2 · degreesOfIntensity

Ihre neue Wohnung ist relativ klein, aber sehr gemütlich.

English: Her new flat is relatively small but very comfortable.

B2 · degreesOfIntensity

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