zwischen

Meaning and Usage

"zwischen" means "between" in German. It is used to indicate a relation or position between two or among several elements.

Linguistic Analysis

"zwischen" is a preposition in German and doesn't contain any prefixes or suffixes. Its origin is from Middle High German as "zwischen."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "zwischen" is similar to the English word "between" both in meaning and structure.

Example Sentences

• Das Buch liegt zwischen den anderen Büchern. (The book is lying between the other books.)
• Ich kann mich nicht zwischen den beiden entscheiden. (I can't decide between the two.)

Memory Tips

Associate "zwischen" with the English word "between" to remember its meaning.