zugleich
/t͡suːˈɡlaɪ̯ç/adverb★Intermediate
general
Simultaneously; at the same time.
Er arbeitete und studierte zugleich.
He worked and studied at the same time.
Sie war müde, aber zugleich glücklich.
She was tired, but at the same time happy.
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Often used to contrast two seemingly opposing states or actions.
Collocations
zugleich undat the same time andzugleich aberbut at the same time
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
zugleich undphrase
at the same time and
zugleich aberphrase
but at the same time
💡Pro Tip
Contrast Usage
Often used to highlight two opposing or contrasting ideas happening simultaneously.
⚡Gold Rule
Positioning
Typically placed before the verbs it modifies.
📖Word Origin
From Middle High German 'zucleiche', from 'zu' (to) + 'gleiche' (equal).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to emphasize a contrast or duality in a situation.
Word Breakdown
zu
to
prefixgleich
equal
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