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zwischen

between

Meaning of zwischen

in der Mitte von zwei Dingen, Personen oder Orten

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German[ˈt͡svɪʃən]
between
zwischen - between
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zwischenbetween
inin
aufon
überover
unterunder
vorbefore
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What's the difference between zwischen / unter / neben / vor

🇩🇪German
zwischen

Means “in between” or “intermediately”; it stresses the position in the gap between two or more things.

A2Often

Der Tisch steht zwischen den Stühlen, das Bild hängt dazwischen.

Стол стоит между стульями, а картина висит посередине.

🇩🇪German

Can mean “under” or “among/between” depending on context; often suggests being among a group rather than exactly in the middle of two things.

A2Very Often

Das Haus liegt unter den Bäumen.

Дом находится под деревьями.

🇩🇪German

Means “next to” or “beside”; it is not “between,” but a position at the side of something.

A2Very Often

Das Auto steht neben dem Haus.

Машина стоит рядом с домом.

🇩🇪German

Means “in front of” or “before”; it points to a position ahead of something, not between two things.

A2Very Often

Vor dem Haus steht ein Baum.

Перед домом стоит дерево.

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zwischen translation: between. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce zwischen

[ˈt͡svɪʃən]

zwischen translation

between

zwischen transcription

[ˈt͡svɪʃən]

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zwischen meaning: what does it mean?

in der Mitte von zwei Dingen, Personen oder Orten

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