SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

solange/zoˈlaŋə/as long as; while

solange is a German subordinating conjunction that means as long as or while. It is pronounced /zoˈlaŋə/.

Definitions

1.during the whole period that; for as long as(temporal)

a.introduces a condition limited by time

Du kannst bleiben, solange du willst.You can stay as long as you want.

2.while, during the time that (contrasts two simultaneous states or actions)(contrastive; in subordinate clauses)

a.contrasts two actions occurring at the same time

Solange er arbeitet, kann sie nicht fernsehen.While he is working, she cannot watch TV.

Frequently asked questions

What does "solange" mean in English?
"solange" means as long as or while. It is a German subordinating conjunction.
How do you pronounce "solange"?
"solange" is pronounced /zoˈlaŋə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "solange"?
"solange" is a subordinating conjunction in German.

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