die Zwischenzeit
Translation
meantime, interim, interval
Examples
In der Zwischenzeit können wir einen Kaffee trinken.
In the meantime, we can have a coffee.
Grammar Patterns
in the meantime In der Zwischenzeit habe ich das Buch gelesen.
Similar Words
das Interim (interim); Adverbs: inzwischen (meanwhile), unterdessen (in the meantime)
Etymology
From 'zwischen' (between) + 'Zeit' (time). Literally 'in-between time'.
Memory Tips
The 'time' that is 'in between' two events. Often used in the phrase 'in der Zwischenzeit'.