preposition
between
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'zwischen' means 'between'. It's a two-way preposition (Wechselpräposition): use dative to indicate location (wo? e.g., zwischen den Häusern) and accusative for direction/movement (Wohin? e.g., zwischen die Häuser). Common for spatial and figurative uses (between two things, choices, or extremes). Memorize case by asking 'wo' or 'wohin'.
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Der Vertrag wurde unterschrieben, nachdem lange Verhandlungen zwischen den Parteien stattfanden.
The contract was signed after long negotiations took place between the parties.
Das Café liegt zwischen der Kirche und dem Park.
The café is between the church and the park.
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Imagine a sandwich filling between two slices of bread — that's 'zwischen' (between).
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Governs dative for location (wo?) and accusative for movement/direction (Wohin?). For example: 'zwischen der Kirche' (dative, location) vs. 'Stell den Tisch zwischen die Stühle' (accusative, movement).