Abwechselnd Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abwechselnd" is mainly used as adjective meaning "alternating", "successive" or "in turns". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "abwechselnd"

Its most important properties are:

Regular

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Abwechselnd", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "That occurs or is performed in an alternating or successive manner."
Translation(s): alternating, successive, in turns
Synonym(s): alternierend, wechselnd
Antonym(s): gleichbleibend, konstant
Related word(s): abwechseln, Wechsel

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Kinder spielen abwechselnd im Garten.The children play alternately in the garden.
Wir haben abwechselnd gekocht und abgewaschen.We cooked and washed dishes alternately.
Die Ampel leuchtet abwechselnd rot und grün.The traffic light flashes alternately red and green.

"Abwechselnd", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "In an alternating manner, one action follows another in sequence."
Translation(s): alternately, in turns, by turns
Synonym(s): abwechselweise, alternierend
Antonym(s): gleichzeitig, simultan
Related word(s): abwechseln, Wechsel

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie arbeiten abwechselnd an dem Projekt.They work alternately on the project.
Die Lichter blinken abwechselnd rot und blau.The lights blink alternately red and blue.
Wir haben abwechselnd gesprochen und zugehört.We spoke and listened alternately.