Translation of German word "mittlerweile" to English
mittlerweile
Meaning
VerbDuring the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
How to use
mittlerweile ('meanwhile / by now / in the meantime') is an adverb (not a verb). Ich habe mittlerweile Deutsch gelernt — In the meantime, I have learned German.
🇬🇧 English
meanwhile
Example
Mittlerweile spreche ich gut Deutsch.
By now I speak German well.
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Common phrases
- mittlerweile ist es spät— by now it's late
- mittlerweile besser— better by now
- mittlerweile gewohnt— used to it by now
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What is the definition of the German word "mittlerweile"?▼
The German word "mittlerweile" is defined as: "During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place."
What does the German word "mittlerweile" mean?▼
The German word "mittlerweile" means "meanwhile" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mittlerweile spreche ich gut Deutsch." (which translates as "Example sentence for mittlerweile.").
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