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während

during

preposition conjunction VAY-rent Common
Time Time Expressions

Also means

while

Usage Note

As a preposition während governs the genitive (während des Krieges), though the dative creeps in colloquially. As a subordinating conjunction it means 'while' and sends the verb to the end, often signalling a contrast rather than just simultaneity.

Examples

"Während des Essens sprach niemand."

Natural Translation

During the meal nobody spoke.

Literal Translation

During the meal spoke nobody.

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