тем временем
Translation of тем временем
meanwhile
Russian word in Latin letters: tem vremenem
Meaning of тем временем
В то же время, пока происходит другое событие
while something else is happening
Pronunciation
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I'll cook dinner; meanwhile, you can set the table.
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Я приготовлю ужин; тем временем ты можешь накрыть на стол.
Meanwhile, the children played outside.
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Тем временем дети играли на улице.
тем временем synonyms
What's the difference between тем временем, в это время, пока, между тем, and в то же время
Plain: at that same moment, while something else happens.
«А пока» = in the meantime, until something happens.
More bookish; often adds a contrast.
Stresses two things at once; also 'on the other hand'.
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тем временем belongs to the topic "Temporal Relations →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does тем временем mean?
while something else is happening
How do you pronounce тем временем?
тем временем is pronounced [tʲem ˈvrʲemʲɪnʲɪm], in Latin letters “tem vremenem”.
How is тем временем used in a sentence?
I'll cook dinner; meanwhile, you can set the table. Translation: Я приготовлю ужин; тем временем ты можешь накрыть на стол.
Is тем временем part of Temporal Relations vocabulary?
Yes, тем временем (meanwhile) can be learned in the Temporal Relations topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is тем временем part of Time vocabulary?
Yes, тем временем (meanwhile) can be learned in the Time topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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