inzwischen

German

Etymology

From Middle High German enzwischen, from Old High German in zwiskēn or in zuiskēn. By surface analysis, in +‎ zwischen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɪnˈt͡svɪʃn̩/

• Audio (Germany (Berlin)):

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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.

Further reading

• “inzwischen” in Duden online