wechselweise

mutually, alternately

adverb VEK-sel-vy-ze Rare

Also means

reciprocally

Usage Note

Wechselweise is slightly more formal than abwechselnd and emphasises mutual or reciprocal exchange. It can mean 'in turn' (taking turns) or 'mutually' (affecting each other). Found in formal writing, it describes interactions or influences that go both ways.

Examples

"Sie lasen den Text wechselweise laut vor."

Natural Translation

They read the text aloud in turns.

Literal Translation

They read the text mutually/alternately aloud.

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