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abwechselnd

alternately, in turns

adverb AHP-vek-selnt Rare
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Also means

by turns, alternating

Usage Note

Abwechselnd describes actions or states taking turns in alternation. Abwechselnd lachen und weinen — laughing and crying by turns. It is neutral in register, widely used in everyday and written German to describe any alternating pattern or sequence.

Examples

"Die Kinder sangen abwechselnd ihre Lieblingslieder."

Natural Translation

The children sang their favourite songs in turns.

Literal Translation

The children sang alternately their favourite songs.

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