zwischendurch.
between times, in between (during some period of time, dividing it into intervals)
Meaning & usage
between times, in between (during some period of time, dividing it into intervals)
Macht zwischendurch auch mal Pause!
in the meanwhile, interim (during an intermediate period)
Die Lage hatte sich zwischendurch stabilisiert, geriet dann aber wieder außer Kontrolle.
now and then, on the side (occasionally when there is time to spare)
Das mache ich so zwischendurch.
in between, right in/through the middle
Das ist unser Land und zwischendurch soll jetzt die Autobahn verlaufen.
Where this word comes from
Equivalent to zwischen (“between”) + durch (“through”). Compare Dutch tussendoor.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.