while in Dutch
while in Dutch is terwijl, hoewel, zolang — while means a period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
while in Dutch
terwijl
During the same time that.
terwijl
Although.
hoewel
Although.
zolang
As long as.
tijdje
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
een hele tijd
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
momentje
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
poosje
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
What does "while" mean?
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noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
"We waited a while before the doctor called us in."
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conj During the same time that something else happens.
"She read a book while waiting for the bus."
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conj Used to introduce a contrast, similar to "whereas" or "although".
"While I agree with most of the plan, I still have concerns about the budget."
while in a sentence
- We waited a while before the doctor called us in.
- It's been a while since I last saw her.
- She read a book while waiting for the bus.
- While you were out, a delivery arrived.
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Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "while" in Dutch?
"while" in Dutch is terwijl, hoewel, zolang. while means: A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
How do you use "while" in a sentence?
Example: "We waited a while before the doctor called us in." In Dutch, "while" is terwijl, hoewel, zolang.
Are there other ways to say "while" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "while": terwijl, hoewel, zolang, tijdje, een hele tijd, momentje.
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