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while in Norwegian

while in Norwegian is mens, medan, stund — while means a period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.

while in Norwegian

mens
conj
During the same time that.
medan
conj
During the same time that.
stund
noun
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

What does "while" mean?

  1. noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
    "We waited a while before the doctor called us in."
  2. conj During the same time that something else happens.
    "She read a book while waiting for the bus."
  3. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is "while" in Norwegian?

"while" in Norwegian is mens, medan, stund. 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 Norwegian, "while" is mens, medan, stund.

Are there other ways to say "while" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 3 translations listed for "while": mens, medan, stund.

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