gleichzeitig
at the same time · simultaneously · simultaneous
Wenn zwei oder mehr Dinge zur selben Zeit passieren.
The German word "gleichzeitig" is an adverb or adjective that means "simultaneous", "at the same time", or "concurrent".
- gleich means "same" or "equal"
- zeitig relates to "time" (from "Zeit", meaning "time")
Together, "gleichzeitig" refers to events or actions occurring at the same moment.
Similar words:
- simultan (simultaneous)
- zeitgleich (at the same time)
- parallel (parallel)
Differences:
- gleichzeitig emphasizes happening exactly at the same time.
- simultan is often used especially for simultaneous events or actions, sometimes more formal or technical.
- parallel implies two processes or events running alongside without necessarily interacting.
- zeitgleich stresses concurrence in time, similar to "gleichzeitig", but is slightly less common and sometimes more formal.
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Examples
Sie machen immer mehrere Dinge gleichzeitig.adverb
They always do multiple things at the same time.
Die Veranstaltungen finden gleichzeitig statt.adverb
The events take place simultaneously.
Die Veranstaltung findet gleichzeitig an verschiedenen Orten statt.adverb
The event takes place simultaneously at various locations.
Gleichzeitige Aktionen können verwirrend sein.adjective
Simultaneous actions can be confusing.
Zwei Ereignisse passieren gleichzeitig.adverb
Two events happen simultaneously.
Sie fahren gleichzeitig ab.adverb
They are departing simultaneously.
Mehrere Menschen sprachen gleichzeitig.adverb
Several people spoke simultaneously.
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