inzwischen

German

Etymology

From Middle High German enzwischen, from Old High German in zwiskēn or in zuiskēn, discernible as in- +‎ zwischen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈt͡svɪʃn̩/
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)

Adverb

inzwischen

  1. since then, by now, in the meantime (contrasting between the current state and a known past state)
    Synonyms: mittlerweile, seitdem
    Inzwischen hat sie ihr Studium abgeschlossen. ― She has completed her studies by now.
    Vor ein paar Jahren waren sie reich, haben aber inzwischen alles verloren. ― A few years ago they were rich, but have since lost it all.
    Es geht ihm inzwischen besser. ― He is feeling better now.
  2. in the meantime (at the same time as another process, typically in another location)
    Synonyms: derweil, indessen, währenddessen, in der Zwischenzeit
    Sie musste noch arbeiten, also holte er inzwischen die Kinder ab. ― She still had to work, so he picked up the children in the meantime.
    1. in the meantime (specifically until the other process is finished)
      Synonyms: bis dahin, derweil, währenddessen
      Die Unterlagen sind noch nicht fertig, bitte warten Sie inzwischen draußen. ― The documents are not ready yet, please wait outside in the meantime.

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