während
while
The German word 'während' is used to express a duration of time or a simultaneous action, similar to the English word 'while'. It can be used in sentences like 'Ich lerne Deutsch, während du schläfst.' (I'm learning German while you sleep).
Example sentences using: während
Ich lese ein Buch, während ich auf den Bus warte.
I am reading a book while I am waiting for the bus.
This sentence demonstrates the use of 'während' to indicate simultaneous actions. In English, 'während' is translated as 'while'. Here, 'während' is used to connect two actions that are happening at the same time - reading a book and waiting for the bus.
Während des Jahres habe ich viel gelernt.
During the year, I learned a lot.
In this example, 'während' is used to indicate a period of time during which something happened. In English, 'während' translates to 'during'. The sentence expresses the idea that the speaker learned a lot over the course of the year.
Er schlief während des Films ein.
He fell asleep during the movie.
This sentence uses 'während' to depict an event that happened within a certain timeframe, in this case, the duration of the movie. The English translation of 'während' in this circumstance is 'during'. The sentence communicates that the person fell asleep at some point while the movie was playing.