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insoweit

to that extent; in so far

adverb in-zo-VAIT Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

as far as that goes

Usage Note

Insoweit hedges the scope of a claim, meaning 'to the extent that' or 'in that regard'. It's slightly more formal than insofern and often introduces a qualification: Insoweit stimme ich zu ('I agree to that extent'). Common in written argumentation and spoken debate.

Examples

"Insoweit haben Sie recht, aber der Rest stimmt nicht."

Natural Translation

To that extent you are right, but the rest is not correct.

Literal Translation

In so far have you right, but the rest is not correct.

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