zwischendurch
Translation
in between, in the meantime, now and then
Examples
Ich esse zwischendurch einen Apfel.
I'm eating an apple in between.
Räum doch zwischendurch mal dein Zimmer auf.
Tidy up your room sometime in between.
Grammar Patterns
As an adverb Modifies a verb or the whole sentence Ich esse zwischendurch einen Apfel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: manchmal, gelegentlich, ab und zu; Antonyms: ständig, immer
Etymology
Composed of 'zwischen' (between) and 'durch' (through). Literally means 'through the in-between'.
Memory Tips
Imagine doing something 'in between' two main events, like having a snack 'through' the time between meals.