while in Russian
while in Russian is пока́, в то вре́мя, как, во вре́мя — while means a period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
while in Russian
пока́
Pronounced: poka
During the same time that.
в то вре́мя, как
Pronounced: v to vremya, kak
During the same time that.
во вре́мя
Pronounced: vo vremya
During the same time that.
до тех пор, пока́
Pronounced: do tekh por, poka
During the same time that.
хотя́
Pronounced: khotya
Although.
вре́мя
Pronounced: vremya
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
промежу́ток вре́мени
Pronounced: promezhutok vremeni
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."
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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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What is "while" in Russian?
"while" in Russian is пока́, в то вре́мя, как, во вре́мя. while means: A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
How do you pronounce пока́?
"while" in Russian is пока́, pronounced "poka".
How do you use "while" in a sentence?
Example: "We waited a while before the doctor called us in." In Russian, "while" is пока́, в то вре́мя, как, во вре́мя.
Are there other ways to say "while" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "while": пока́, в то вре́мя, как, во вре́мя, до тех пор, пока́, хотя́, вре́мя.
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