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unterdessen — meaning in English

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English meaning

meantime noun The period of time between two events.
meanwhile adv At the same time, often in a different place or context.

Senses

unterdessen is used for these senses in English:

meantime During the interval; meanwhile.
meanwhile During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
meanwhile During an intervening time; from now until a future time.

meantime — full definition

noun The period of time between two events.
adv During the intervening period; meanwhile.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

inzwischen währenddessen in der Zwischenzeit zwischenzeitlich derweil