English–German

“in between” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/t͡svɪʃn̩ˈdʊʁç/

Example

Ich esse zwischendurch einen Apfel.

I eat an apple in between.

Illustration for zwischendurch (in between)

How to say “in between” in German

“In between” in German is zwischendurch.

A brief side action slips into the time between two stretches of a longer activity.

Full entry for zwischendurch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with zwischendurch

Ich arbeite konzentriert, aber zwischendurch mache ich kurze Pausen.

I work intently, but I take short breaks in between.

Tips for using zwischendurch

  • Unlike English 'in between,' zwischendurch often means 'now and then' or 'during a break,' as in Ich esse zwischendurch einen Apfel.

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