der Zwischenstand, ¨-e
interim score · score
Definition & meaning
The German noun Zwischenstand refers to the status or score of something at an intermediate point in time, before the final result is reached.
- In sports or games: It refers to the current score during a match that has not yet concluded. For example, if a football match is at halftime, the score at that moment is the Zwischenstand.
- In projects or processes: It refers to the current progress, state of affairs, or preliminary results of an ongoing task or project. It indicates how much has been achieved so far before the final completion.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a masculine noun (der Zwischenstand, plural: Zwischenstände).
It is a compound noun consisting of two parts:
- Zwischen: A preposition/prefix meaning "between" or "interim."
- Stand: A noun derived from the verb stehen (to stand), referring to a state, position, or score.
Together, they describe a "standing" or "state" that exists "between" the beginning and the end of an event.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Zwischenergebnis (interim result)
- Stand (status/score)
- Spielstand (score in a game)
- Fortschritt (progress)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Zwischenstand überraschte die Zuschauer.noun
The interim score surprised the spectators.
Nach der Pause verkündete der Trainer den Zwischenstand.noun
After the break, the coach announced the interim score.
Der Zwischenstand zeigte einen knappen Vorsprung.noun
The interim score showed a narrow lead.
Auf der Anzeigetafel erschien ein deutlicher Zwischenstand.noun
A clear interim score appeared on the scoreboard.
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