How to Say ‘Between’ in German
Zwischen
TSVI-shen
[TSVI-shen]
💬 Usage Tip: "zwischen" means "between" and is a two-way preposition, so the case can change. In phrases like "zwischen einem Latte und einem Cappuccino," it takes the dative.
🇩🇪 In Germany: You'll use "zwischen" a lot in daily life in Germany: choosing between breads at the bakery, trains on the platform board, or drinks at a café.
Phrase Breakdown
Zwischen
[TSVI-shen]
between
Refers to the space separating two items.
Zwischen Latte und Espresso gibt es viele Unterschiede.
Between a latte and an espresso, there are many differences.
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