während
during
throughout the time of something
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What's the difference between während / im Laufe von / inmitten / bei / seit / nach
Means “over the course of”; it emphasizes a process that unfolds over time.
Means “amid/in the middle of”; it is more about being surrounded by something than about time.
A very general word: it can mean “at, with, during,” but in a time sense it depends strongly on context.
Means “since”; it marks the starting point in the past and the continuation up to now, not just a period of time.
Means “after”; it refers to time that comes later, not to something happening at the same time.
Means “before”; it shows an earlier time than a certain point, not duration during that period.
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How to pronounce während and what this word means
während means during. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce während
/ˈvɛːʁənt/
während translation
during
während examples
Während des Essens sprechen wir nicht.
während transcription
/ˈvɛːʁənt/
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während meaning: what does it mean?
über die Zeit von etwas hinweg
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während is pronounced as /ˈvɛːʁənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
während definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Während des Essens sprechen wir nicht. Translation: Во время еды мы не разговариваем.
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