während

during, while; preposition/conjunction

English translations

  1. 01

    during

  2. 02

    while

Word details

German meaning
Etwas, das unaufhörlich andauert und kein Ende hat.
English meaning
everlasting
Synonym
ewig, unendlich
German example
Ihre Liebe war immerwährend.
English example
Their love was everlasting.

Example sentences with “während”

  1. Während des Films habe ich geschlafen. (I slept during the movie.)

Frequently asked questions

Does 'während' take the genitive case?

Yes, when used as a preposition, it typically governs the genitive case.