zeitgleich
simultaneous
Describes that two or more events or actions take place at exactly the same time.
EXAMPLE
Die beiden Läufer überquerten zeitgleich die Ziellinie.
The two runners crossed the finish line simultaneously.
zeitgleich
simultaneous
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Meanings
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Compound structure
The word is made up of 'Zeit' (time) and 'gleich' (same/equal). So it literally means “at the same time,” which makes it easy to understand.
EXAMPLE
Die Ampeln schalteten zeitgleich auf Grün.
The traffic lights turned green simultaneously.
Use as an adverb
'Zeitgleich' (simultaneous/simultaneously) is mostly used like an adverb. It can stand at the beginning of a sentence, which moves the verb to position 2, or in the middle of the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Zeitgleich mit dem Film startete auch eine neue Serie.
At the same time as the film, a new series also started.
Typical collocations
'Zeitgleich' (simultaneous/simultaneously) is often combined with verbs that describe an event. Typical verbs are 'stattfinden' (to take place), 'beginnen' (to begin), 'enden' (to end), or 'ankommen' (to arrive).
EXAMPLE
Die Explosionen fanden an zwei Orten fast zeitgleich statt.
The explosions took place in two locations almost simultaneously.
Compare with
zeitgleich vs gleichzeitig
simultaneously / at the same time
“Gleichzeitig” and “zeitgleich” can express that events take place at the same time. However, “zeitgleich” places greater emphasis on exact correspondence in time, while “gleichzeitig” can also refer more generally to parallel events. Use “zeitgleich” for precise temporal equality and “gleichzeitig” as the neutral standard form.
zeitgleich
Die beiden Züge kamen zeitgleich am Bahnhof an.
The two trains arrived at the station simultaneously.
gleichzeitig
Die beiden Züge kamen gleichzeitig am Bahnhof an.
The two trains arrived at the station at the same time.
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