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.
