zugleich
at the same time · simultaneously
Es bedeutet, dass zwei oder mehrere Dinge zur gleichen Zeit passieren oder zutreffen.
The German word "zugleich" is an adverb meaning "at the same time", "simultaneously", or "also". It is made up of two parts:
- "zu" (to) — prefix here often emphasizing or intensifying the meaning
- "gleich" (equal, same)
So, "zugleich" conveys the idea of two or more actions or states occurring together.
Similar words:
- gleichzeitig (simultaneous)
- simultan (simultaneous)
- parallel (in parallel)
Differences:
While "gleichzeitig" and "simultan" strictly refer to exact simultaneity, "zugleich" can also imply an additional meaning of "also" or "at once" in a broader or more figurative sense.
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Examples
Sie spielen draußen und singen zugleich.adverb
They are playing outside and singing at the same time.
Sie spielen draußen und essen zugleich.adverb
They are playing outside and eating at the same time.
Er studiert zugleich Musik und Informatik.adverb
He studies music and computer science simultaneously.
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