SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

indem/ɪnˈdeːm/by; while; in that

indem is a German subordinating conjunction that means by, while, or in that. It is pronounced /ɪnˈdeːm/.

Definitions

1.used to introduce a subordinate clause that expresses the means or manner by which something happens(means/manner)

a.by doing something; in that one does something

Er verbessert sein Deutsch, indem er jeden Tag liest.He improves his German by reading every day.

Frequently asked questions

What does "indem" mean in English?
"indem" means by, while, or in that. It is a German subordinating conjunction.
How do you pronounce "indem"?
"indem" is pronounced /ɪnˈdeːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "indem"?
"indem" is a subordinating conjunction in German.

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