Definition
während — while / during
Usage
As conjunction: subordinating. As preposition: + Genitive (often replaced by Dative in spoken).
Examples
- Während ich koche, hört er Musik. — While I cook, he listens to music.
- Während des Essens sprechen wir. — During the meal we talk.
- Was machst du, während du wartest? — What do you do while you wait?
Notes
während = while (conjunction) or during (preposition + Genitive). As conjunction: verb to end. Während ich schlief… = While I was sleeping. As preposition: während des Sommers = during the summer.