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Derweil Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Derweil" is mainly used as adverb meaning "meanwhile", "in the meantime" or "while". It is also used as conjunction.
Essential properties of "derweil"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "derweil" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Meanwhile, in the meantime"
"Derweil", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Meanwhile, indicates simultaneity of actions."
- Translation(s): meanwhile, in the meantime
- Synonym(s): währenddessen, inzwischen
- Related word(s): während, mittlerweile
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich koche das Abendessen, derweil du den Tisch deckst.
- Er liest ein Buch, derweil sie Musik hört.
- Die Kinder spielen draußen, derweil die Eltern sich unterhalten.
2.) "Connects sentences, indicating simultaneity"
"Derweil", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "Though less common, it can connect sentences indicating simultaneity."
- Translation(s): while, as, during which time
- Synonym(s): während, solange
- Related word(s): solange, während
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Lehrer erklärt, derweil die Schüler Notizen machen.
- Sie arbeitet, derweil er das Haus putzt.
- Wir essen, derweil der Regen fällt.