at the same time

gleichzeitig, zur selben Zeit

Genau in demselben Augenblick.

In einfachem Englisch: At exactly the same moment.

• We arrived at the same time.
• Both phones rang at the same time.
• Did the two runners finish at the same time?

Synonyme: simultaneously, together

Häufige Wendungen: at the same time, arrive at the same time

gleichzeitig, zur gleichen Zeit

Während eines Zeitraums, in dem auch etwas anderes geschieht.

In einfachem Englisch: During a period when something else is also happening.

• She eats and reads at the same time.
• I was studying and working at the same time.
• Can you cook and talk on the phone at the same time?

Synonyme: simultaneously, concurrently

Häufige Wendungen: at the same time, work at the same time

andererseits, zugleich

Leitet eine weitere Tatsache oder Meinung ein, die die Situation anders erscheinen lässt.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to introduce another fact or opinion that makes the situation seem different.

• It is expensive. At the same time, it is useful.
• I understand your anger, but at the same time, she needs help.
• The job is tiring. At the same time, I enjoy it.

Synonyme: however, on the other hand, nevertheless

Häufige Wendungen: at the same time, but at the same time