Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

inzwischen

Translation (Übersetzung) in the meantime, meanwhile, by now
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ɪnˈtsviːʃən]
B1
Adverb
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb time temporal change
Inzwischen is a temporal adverb that indicates a change or development that has occurred between two points in time. It can be used at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence. It often implies a contrast between a past situation and the current one.

inzwischen - German Adverb - inzwischen Meaning - inzwischen Translation - inzwischen Adverb Examples

inzwischen is a German Adverb

Learn inzwischen meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. inzwischen is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

inzwischen Examples (Beispiele) in English

inzwischen examples with English translations. See how to use inzwischen in sentences. inzwischen example sentences in English below.

Früher war er arm, aber inzwischen ist er reich.
He used to be poor, but by now he is rich.
Showing a change over time.
Ich habe inzwischen meine Hausaufgaben gemacht.
I have done my homework in the meantime.
Indicating an action completed between two times.
Inzwischen regnet es nicht mehr.
It is no longer raining by now.
Describing a current state after a change.

inzwischen Word Family - inzwischen Related Words - inzwischen Family Members

inzwischen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

inzwischen word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn inzwischen family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore inzwischen related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound (Zusammensetzung)
zwischen
Meaning: between
Example: Zwischen den Jahren (between the years)
Adverb
related adverb (verwandtes Adverb)
unterdessen
Meaning: meanwhile
Example: Unterdessen kochte sie Kaffee. (Meanwhile, she made coffee.)
Adverb

inzwischen Usage - inzwischen Collocations - inzwischen Idioms - inzwischen Synonyms - inzwischen Antonyms

inzwischen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use inzwischen in context. Discover inzwischen collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master inzwischen usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

inzwischen Collocations (Kollokationen)

inzwischen collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn inzwischen word combinations and how to use inzwischen with other words naturally.

inzwischen schon
already by now
High frequency
inzwischen längst
long since
Medium frequency
inzwischen wieder
again by now
Medium frequency
inzwischen fast
almost by now
Medium frequency
inzwischen oft
often by now
Low frequency

inzwischen Idioms (Redewendungen)

inzwischen idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing inzwischen with meanings and explanations. Master inzwischen expressions used in everyday German.

Inzwischen ist Wasser den Berg runtergeflossen.
A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then.
Used to indicate that a significant amount of time has passed and things have changed.
Inzwischen ist Gras über die Sache gewachsen.
The matter has been forgotten/overgrown with grass.
Indicates that enough time has passed for a past issue to no longer be relevant.

inzwischen Synonyms (Synonyme)

inzwischen synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for inzwischen and expand your German vocabulary. Learn inzwischen similar words and their usage.

in der Zwischenzeit
Meaning: in the meantime
High similarity
unterdessen
Meaning: meanwhile
Medium similarity
seitdem
Meaning: since then
Low similarity

inzwischen Antonyms (Antonyme)

inzwischen antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to inzwischen. Discover inzwischen opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

damals
Meaning: back then, at that time
früher
Meaning: earlier, in the past

inzwischen Semantically Related Words - inzwischen Contextually Related Words - inzwischen Thematically Related Words

inzwischen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

inzwischen semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to inzwischen. Explore inzwischen related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn inzwischen contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Zeit Veränderung Gegenwart Vergangenheit Ablauf

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