tussen

tussen

"Between" or "among."

In this context, 'tussen' is used in an abstract sense to signify a choice between two alternatives.

Ik moet kiezen tussen koffie en thee.

I have to choose between coffee and tea.

'Tussen' here describes a comparative relationship, highlighting a distinction or dissimilarity between the two mentioned items.

Er is een verschil tussen de twee meningen.

There is a difference between the two opinions.

Here, 'tussen' denotes a spatial relationship indicating that the chair is located in the space separating the table and the cupboard.

De stoel staat tussen de tafel en de kast.

The chair is between the table and the cupboard.