ADPOSITION
während/ˈvɛːʁənt/during; while
während is a German adposition that means during or while. It is pronounced /ˈvɛːʁənt/.
Definitions
1.in the time of, throughout the duration of (with genitive)(preposition)
a.used to indicate something happening at the same time as another event
Während des Unterrichts darf nicht telefoniert werden.—You are not allowed to use the phone during class.
2.at the same time as; while (introducing a subordinate clause)(subordinating conjunction)
a.used to connect two actions occurring simultaneously
Er liest, während sie kocht.—He reads while she cooks.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "während" mean in English?
- "während" means during or while. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "während"?
- "während" is pronounced /ˈvɛːʁənt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "während"?
- "während" is a adposition in German.
