zwischendrin
in between
Located in the middle or between other things, people, or parts.
EXAMPLE
Zwischendrin standen mehrere kleine Tische.
Several small tables stood in between.
zwischendrin
in between / in the meantime
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Meanings
zwischendrin
in the meantime
Between two other points in time or activities; occasionally during that time.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe zwischendrin kurz mit meiner Schwester telefoniert.
In the meantime, I briefly called my sister.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Zwischendrin' is made up of 'zwischen' (between) and 'drin' (in there). This form helps you recognize the basic idea of 'in an intermediate space or during an intermediate phase.'
EXAMPLE
Zwischendrin blieb noch etwas Platz für eine kleine Lampe.
There was still some space in between for a small lamp.
Context clue
When referring to a place, 'zwischendrin' describes a position between other things or people. When activities or time expressions are involved, it refers to a moment inserted during a process.
EXAMPLE
Zwischendrin lagen mehrere alte Fotos.
Several old photos lay in between.
Ich habe zwischendrin noch schnell einen Kaffee getrunken.
In the meantime, I quickly had a coffee.
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'Zwischendrin' often sounds colloquial and works especially well in personal or informal stories. In such texts, it can describe both a position and an inserted moment.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben zwischendrin viel gelacht und Musik gehört.
In between, we laughed a lot and listened to music.
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