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zwischenzeitlich

in the meantime, interim

adverb TSVI-shen-tsait-likh Rare
Time Time Expressions

Also means

in the intervening period

Usage Note

zwischenzeitlich refers to something that happened or existed in the intervening period between two points in time. It is used in both spoken and written German, slightly more formal than inzwischen, and often appears in reports and official documents.

Examples

"Die Firma hat zwischenzeitlich ihren Sitz verlegt."

Natural Translation

In the meantime the company has moved its headquarters.

Literal Translation

The firm has in-the-meantime its seat moved.

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