meanwhile in German
meanwhile in German is inzwischen, währenddessen, unterdessen — meanwhile means at the same time, often in a different place or context.
meanwhile in German
inzwischen
During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
währenddessen
During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
unterdessen
During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
in der Zwischenzeit
During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
zwischenzeitlich
During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
derweil
During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
inzwischen
During an intervening time; from now until a future time.
währenddessen
During an intervening time; from now until a future time.
unterdessen
During an intervening time; from now until a future time.
in der Zwischenzeit
During an intervening time; from now until a future time.
zwischenzeitlich
During an intervening time; from now until a future time.
What does "meanwhile" mean?
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adv At the same time, often in a different place or context.
"The kids were watching cartoons; meanwhile, their parents were prepping dinner."
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meanwhile in a sentence
- The kids were watching cartoons; meanwhile, their parents were prepping dinner.
- Meanwhile, back at the office, chaos had broken out.
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What is "meanwhile" in German?
"meanwhile" in German is inzwischen, währenddessen, unterdessen. meanwhile means: At the same time, often in a different place or context.
How do you use "meanwhile" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids were watching cartoons; meanwhile, their parents were prepping dinner." In German, "meanwhile" is inzwischen, währenddessen, unterdessen.
Are there other ways to say "meanwhile" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "meanwhile": inzwischen, währenddessen, unterdessen, in der Zwischenzeit, zwischenzeitlich, derweil.
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