ADPOSITION
zwischen/ˈt͡svɪʃn̩/between; among
zwischen is a German adposition that means between or among. It is pronounced /ˈt͡svɪʃn̩/.
Definitions
1.in the space separating two or more things(location)
a.expressing position between two (or more) objects or places
Der Ball liegt zwischen den Stühlen.—The ball is between the chairs.
2.during the period separating two points in time(time)
a.expressing time interval
Zwischen Januar und März ist es meist kalt.—Between January and March it is usually cold.
3.involving or relating to some from a group(group)
a.among (in the midst of several)
Es gab Streit zwischen den Nachbarn.—There was a dispute among the neighbors.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zwischen" mean in English?
- "zwischen" means between or among. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "zwischen"?
- "zwischen" is pronounced /ˈt͡svɪʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "zwischen"?
- "zwischen" is a adposition in German.
