German word

zeitgleich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsaɪ̯tˌglaɪ̯ç/

Meaning

  • adverbat the same time

Example

Wir haben zeitgleich zwei Telefonkonferenzen.

We have two conference calls at the same time.

Illustration for zeitgleich (at the same time)

More examples

Die Konferenzen fanden zeitgleich statt.

The conferences took place at the same time.

Core concept

Two separate events landing on one marked point on a timeline.

Common phrases

  • zeitgleich stattfinden

    take place at the same time

  • zeitgleich angekündigt

    announced at the same time

Similar words

gleichzeitig: With two or more events happening at the same moment in everyday contexts.
simultan: With separate events taking place simultaneously, emphasizing a brief occurrence.
zur gleichen Zeit: At the same time or within the same time period as another event.

Definition in German

auf denselben Zeitpunkt bezogen sein; gleichzeitig eintreten

Word origin

The compound joins German Zeit ('time') and gleich ('equal'), referring to events assigned to the same point in time.

Usage tips

  • In schedules and reports, zeitgleich often highlights an identical clock time, while gleichzeitig is the broader everyday choice.

Other meanings

  • simultaneousadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Zeitgleichheitsimultaneitynoun

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