Meaning
During the interval between two events, at the same time.
Cultural Background
Used in formal business settings to show multitasking. Often used in literary contexts to describe parallel scenes. Used in formal correspondence. Less common; 'dabei' is preferred.
Adverb vs Preposition
Remember: 'währenddessen' is an adverb. It stands alone or starts a clause.
Don't use with nouns
Never follow 'währenddessen' with a noun case.
Meaning
During the interval between two events, at the same time.
Adverb vs Preposition
Remember: 'währenddessen' is an adverb. It stands alone or starts a clause.
Don't use with nouns
Never follow 'währenddessen' with a noun case.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Ich schreibe den Brief, __________ höre ich Musik.
It connects two independent clauses.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
The others use it as a preposition or conjunction.
Match the German phrase to the English meaning.
Match: währenddessen
Direct translation.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesIch schreibe den Brief, __________ höre ich Musik.
It connects two independent clauses.
Which sentence is correct?
The others use it as a preposition or conjunction.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it is very common.
Yes, it is standard and formal.
Related Phrases
unterdessen
synonymmeanwhile
in der Zwischenzeit
synonymin the meantime
dabei
similarat the same time
während
contrastduring
