Während
Example: Ich lese ein Buch während ich im Zug sitze.
Definition
"Während" is a German conjunction used to indicate that two actions or events happen simultaneously. It connects clauses to express that something occurs during the time another action is taking place, as in the example: 'Ich lese ein Buch während ich im Zug sitze.'
Etymology
The German word "während" comes from the Middle High German 'währende,' which is a form of the verb 'währen,' meaning 'to last' or 'to endure.' It evolved to function as a conjunction indicating concurrent events. Did you know? The root relates to the English word 'where,' emphasizing a sense of time or place during which something happens.
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"Während" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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