Connector / Adverb
derweil
Pronunciation: /ˈdeːɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯l/
meanwhile, meantime
B2
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Meanings
Connector
- while
Adverb
- meanwhile, meantime
Example sentence
Was soll ich derweil tun?
What should I do in the meantime?
Usage
- derweil warten — wait in the meantime; adverbial use
- derweil / inzwischen — meanwhile; derweil can sound more literary or regional
Ich decke den Tisch; du kannst derweil den Salat waschen.
I will set the table; you can wash the lettuce in the meantime.