inzwischen

== German == === Etymology === From Middle High German enzwischen, from Old High German in zwiskēn or in zuiskēn. By surface analysis, in +‎ zwischen. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪnˈt͡svɪʃn̩/ === Adverb === inzwischen since then, by now, in the meantime (contrasting between the current state and a known past state) Synonyms: mittlerweile, seitdem Inzwischen hat sie ihr Studium abgeschlossen. ― She has completed her studies by now. Vor ein paar Jahren waren sie reich, haben aber inzwischen alles verloren. ― A few years ago they were rich, but have since lost it all. Es geht ihm inzwischen besser. ― He is feeling better now. in the meantime (at the same time as another process, typically in another location) Synonyms: derweil, indessen, währenddessen, in der Zwischenzeit Sie musste noch arbeiten, also holte er inzwischen die Kinder ab. ― She still had to work, so he picked up the children in the meantime. in the meantime (specifically until the other process is finished) Synonyms: bis dahin, derweil, währenddessen Die Unterlagen sind noch nicht fertig, bitte warten Sie inzwischen draußen. ― The documents are not ready yet, please wait outside in the meantime. === Further reading === “inzwischen” in Duden online