Gleichzeitig
Gleichzeitig is a German adverb meaning at the same time or simultaneously. It is used to describe events or actions that occur in parallel and can modify verbs or adjectives, as in Sie kamen gleichzeitig an or Die beiden Prozesse liefen gleichzeitig ab. In contrast to sequential expressions such as nacheinander (one after another), gleichzeitig emphasizes simultaneity rather than order. It is commonly interchangeable with zur gleichen Zeit, though stylistic nuances may vary by context.
Etymology and usage notes: The word combines gleich (same, identical) and zeitig (timely). It belongs to standard
In scholarly and technical contexts, the noun Gleichzeitigkeit (or Gleichzeitigkeit/ Gleichzeitigkeit des Geschehens) denotes the concept
Examples: Die Lichter gehen gleichzeitig aus. Die Teams arbeiten gleichzeitig an dem Projekt. Gleichzeitig lässt sich
Related terms include Gleichzeitigkeit and simultanität, which are used in more specialized or technical writing to