Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

zwischen

Translation (Übersetzung) between, among
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈtsvɪʃən]
A1
Preposition
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
preposition accusative dative location direction wechselpräposition
A two-way preposition (Wechselpräposition) that can govern either dative or accusative case depending on whether it indicates location (dative) or direction (accumulative).

zwischen - German Preposition - zwischen Meaning - zwischen Translation - zwischen Preposition Examples

zwischen is a German Preposition

Learn zwischen meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. zwischen is classified as a Preposition in German grammar.

zwischen Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Das Buch liegt zwischen dem Tisch und dem Stuhl.
The book is lying between the table and the chair.
Location (dative case)
Ich stelle die Vase zwischen die beiden Bilder.
I'm placing the vase between the two pictures.
Direction (accusative case)
Die Entscheidung liegt zwischen dir und mir.
The decision is between you and me.
Figurative use with people

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zwischen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

derived verb (abgeleitetes Verb)
zwischenlagern
Meaning: to store temporarily
Tense: present
Example: Wir müssen die Möbel zwischenlagern.
Verb
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Zwischenraum
Meaning: gap, space between
Example: Der Zwischenraum zwischen den Häusern ist schmal.
Noun
Zwischenzeit
Meaning: interim period
Example: In der Zwischenzeit habe ich Kaffee getrunken.
Noun

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zwischen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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zwischen Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

zwischen den Zeilen lesen
read between the lines
High frequency
zwischen Tür und Angel
in a hurry, on the fly
Medium frequency
zwischen den Jahren
between Christmas and New Year
Medium frequency
zwischen den Stühlen sitzen
be caught between two stools
Medium frequency
zwischen den Fronten
between the fronts
Low frequency
zwischen den Mahlzeiten
between meals
High frequency
zwischen den Welten
between worlds
Medium frequency
zwischen den Ohren
between the ears (in one's head)
Low frequency

zwischen Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

zwischen den Stühlen sitzen
to be caught between two stools
To be in a difficult position where you cannot satisfy two opposing parties
zwischen Tür und Angel
in a hurry, on the fly
To do something quickly while passing through, without taking time
zwischen den Zeilen lesen
to read between the lines
To understand the hidden or implied meaning
zwischen Baum und Borke
between a rock and a hard place
To be in a difficult situation with no good options
zwischen Himmel und Erde
between heaven and earth
In an uncertain or undefined position

zwischen Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

unter
Meaning: among, under
Medium similarity
inmitten
Meaning: in the middle of, amidst
High similarity
mitten
Meaning: right in the middle
Medium similarity
innerhalb
Meaning: within, inside
Low similarity

zwischen Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

außerhalb
Meaning: outside
jenseits
Meaning: beyond
diesseits
Meaning: on this side

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zwischen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

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