No. 1,342 in German
zugleich
At the same time; simultaneously.
In a sentence
Er ist klug und zugleich bescheiden.
He is intelligent and at the same time modest.
Here, 'zugleich' is used to indicate that two qualities or attributes apply simultaneously to the subject.
Die Aufgabe ist schwierig, zugleich ist sie auch spannend.
The task is difficult, at the same time it is also exciting.
In this case, 'zugleich' connects two characteristics of the task, providing a view of its contrasting aspects.
Ich arbeite und lerne zugleich.
I am working and learning at the same time.
'Zugleich' expresses simultaneity of two actions performed by the subject.
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