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.
