Vokabahn

wobei

Vokabahn
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Adverb

wobei

Pronunciation: /voˈbaɪ̯/

while, during which

A2 rank #452

Meanings

Adverb
  1. while, during which
  2. by what, about what
  3. although, then again (concessive)

Example sentence

Er kochte das Essen, wobei er Musik hörte.

He cooked the meal while he listened to music.

Usage

  • wobei er Musik hörte — while he listened to music; the finite verb closes the clause
  • bei etwas / wobei — at or during something / at or during which
Extra sentence

Er packte die Koffer, wobei er laut Musik hörte.

He packed the suitcases while listening to loud music.