English–German
“at the same time” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/tsuˈglaɪ̯ç/
Example
Sie ist Mutter und zugleich Ärztin.
She is a mother and a doctor at the same time.
How to say “at the same time” in German
“At the same time” in German is zugleich.
Two strands run side by side: they coincide in time and both remain valid.
Example sentences with zugleich
Das Buch ist klein und zugleich praktisch.
The book is small and practical at the same time.
Tips for using zugleich
- Zugleich may mean 'moreover' when it adds a second point, so it is not restricted to events that literally happen simultaneously.
Other German words for “at the same time”
Wir haben zeitgleich zwei Telefonkonferenzen.
We have two conference calls at the same time.
Ich habe gestern zwei Spiele gleichzeitig gesehen.
Yesterday, I watched two games at the same time.