ADVERB
unterdessen/ʊntɐˈdɛsn̩/meanwhile; in the meantime
unterdessen is a German adverb that means meanwhile or in the meantime. It is pronounced /ʊntɐˈdɛsn̩/.
Definitions
1.at the same time; during the same period(time, transition)
a.while something else is happening
Sie kochte das Abendessen; unterdessen las er die Zeitung.—She cooked dinner; meanwhile, he read the newspaper.
b.in the meantime, in the intervening time
Der Chef ist noch nicht da. Unterdessen können wir schon anfangen.—The boss isn't here yet. In the meantime, we can already get started.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unterdessen" mean in English?
- "unterdessen" means meanwhile or in the meantime. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "unterdessen"?
- "unterdessen" is pronounced /ʊntɐˈdɛsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "unterdessen"?
- "unterdessen" is a adverb in German.
