Meaning 1neutral · 82%
In the space separating two things or places.
Natural examples
Zwischen dem Sofa und der Wand ist wenig Platz; der Korb passt gerade dazwischen.
The basket barely fits in the narrow gap beside the sofa.
Die zwei Häuser stehen nah beieinander; ein schmaler Weg führt dazwischen hindurch.
The two houses stand close together; a narrow path runs between them.
Stell die Bank zwischen die Bäume; der kleine Tisch kann dazwischen stehen.
Place the bench between trees; a table can stand in between.
Usage note
Dazwischen is an adverb that can refer to two things already mentioned. It can also describe a break in time.
Mini-lesson: dazwischen
In the space separating two things or places. Dazwischen is an adverb that can refer to two things already mentioned. It can also describe a break in time.
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