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Während Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Während" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "while", "as" or "during". It is also used as preposition.
Essential properties of "während"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Conjunction
subordinating
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: genitive
- Functions: temporal
Meanings of "während" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "During the time that; while"
"Während", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "While, during the time something is happening."
- Translation(s): while, as
- Synonym(s): solange, indem, indessen
- Related word(s): inzwischen, unterdessen
📝 Some usage examples:
- während er kochte, las sie ein Buch.
- Ich hörte Musik, während ich arbeitete.
- während des Films aßen wir Popcorn.
2.) "Throughout a period of time; during"
"Während", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "During, in the course of a period of time."
- Translation(s): during, throughout
- Synonym(s): im Laufe, im Verlauf
- Related word(s): bei, in
📝 Some usage examples:
- Während des Sommers reisen wir oft.
- Er studierte während seiner Freizeit.
- Während der Nacht fiel viel Schnee.
3.) "In contrast to; whereas"
"Während", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "Whereas, expressing contrast between two situations."
- Translation(s): whereas, while
- Synonym(s): wohingegen, wogegen
- Related word(s): hingegen, dagegen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist reich, während sein Bruder arm ist.
- Während ich Kaffee mag, trinkt sie lieber Tee.
- Sie arbeitet hart, während er faul ist.