Inzwischen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Inzwischen" is mainly used as adverb meaning "meanwhile", "in the meantime" or "in the interim". It is also used as conjunction.

Essential properties of "inzwischen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

adverbial

Meanings of "inzwischen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Meanwhile, in the interim"

"Inzwischen", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich gehe einkaufen, inzwischen kannst du das Zimmer aufräumen.I'm going shopping, meanwhile you can tidy up the room.
  2. Er ist inzwischen ein erfolgreicher Geschäftsmann geworden.He has meanwhile become a successful businessman.
  3. Inzwischen hat sich die Situation deutlich verbessert.Meanwhile, the situation has significantly improved.

2.) "However, nevertheless"

"Inzwischen", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist sehr intelligent, inzwischen fehlt ihm die praktische Erfahrung.He is very intelligent, however, he lacks practical experience.
  2. Sie wollte pünktlich sein, inzwischen kam sie zu spät.She wanted to be on time, however, she arrived too late.
  3. Das Wetter war schön, inzwischen blieben wir zu Hause.The weather was nice, however, we stayed at home.
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