zugleich
Translation
at the same time, simultaneously, as well
Examples
Er kam an und ging zugleich wieder.
He arrived and left again at the same time.
Sie ist Mutter und zugleich Managerin.
She is a mother and a manager at the same time.
Grammar Patterns
at the same time [Clause 1] und zugleich [Clause 2] He is smart and at the same time humble.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gleichzeitig, simultan; Antonyms: nacheinander, getrennt
Etymology
Composed of 'zu' (to, at) and 'gleich' (same, equal). It literally means 'at the same'.
Memory Tips
Picture two events happening 'to' the 'same' point in time.