während
during
Meaning of während
über die Zeit von etwas hinweg
throughout the time of something
Pronunciation
während with English translation
während usage examples
Während des Essens sprechen wir nicht.
We don't talk during meals.
Während der Pause habe ich gelesen.
I read during the break.
während synonyms
What's the difference between während, im Laufe von, bei, seit, nach, vor, and inmitten
Means “over the course of”; it emphasizes a process that unfolds over 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.
Advanced: broader words
Means “amid/in the middle of”; it is more about being surrounded by something than about time.
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Questions about this word
What does während mean?
throughout the time of something
How do you pronounce während?
während is pronounced [ˈvɛːʁənt].
How is während used in a sentence?
We don't talk during meals. Translation: Während des Essens sprechen wir nicht.
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