ADVERB

indes/ɪnˈdɛs/however; meanwhile; nevertheless

indes is a German adverb that means however, meanwhile, or nevertheless. It is pronounced /ɪnˈdɛs/.

Definitions

1.however; nevertheless; yet(contrast, literary)

a.introducing a contrast to the previous statement

Er wollte helfen, indes war er selbst zu beschäftigt.He wanted to help; however, he was too busy himself.

2.in the meantime; meanwhile(time, somewhat formal)

a.simultaneously with another action

Sie bereitete das Abendessen vor, indes deckte er den Tisch.She was preparing dinner; meanwhile, he was setting the table.

Frequently asked questions

What does "indes" mean in English?
"indes" means however, meanwhile, or nevertheless. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "indes"?
"indes" is pronounced /ɪnˈdɛs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "indes"?
"indes" is a adverb in German.

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