while in Finnish
while in Finnish is sillä aikaa kun, aikana, kun — while means a period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
while in Finnish
sillä aikaa kun
During the same time that.
aikana
During the same time that.
kun
During the same time that.
samaan aikaan kun
During the same time that.
sillä välin kun
During the same time that.
kun taas
Although.
vaikka
Although.
vaikkakin
Although.
kun
As long as.
niin kauan kuin
As long as.
sillä aikaa kun
As long as.
sillä välin kun
As long as.
aika
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.
Similar words in Finnish
Common Finnish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "while" in Finnish?
"while" in Finnish is sillä aikaa kun, aikana, kun. 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 Finnish, "while" is sillä aikaa kun, aikana, kun.
Are there other ways to say "while" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "while": sillä aikaa kun, aikana, kun, samaan aikaan kun, sillä välin kun, kun taas.
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