while

Bedeutung

Noun

1. An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
2. An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
3. An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

Conj

1. During the same time that.
2. Although.
3. Until.
4. As long as.
5. Used to denote a person experiencing racial profiling when performing a seemingly benign activity.

Prep

Until.

Verb

1. To pass (time) idly.
2. To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
3. To elapse, to pass.
4. Alternative spelling or misspelling of wile.

Ausgesprochen als (IPA)

/ʍaɪl/

Etymologie

From Middle English whyle, from Old English hwīl, from Proto-West Germanic *hwīlu, from Proto-Germanic *hwīlō (compare Dutch wijl, Low German Wiel, German Weile, Danish hvile (“rest”), Norwegian Bokmål hvile (“rest”)), from Proto-Indo-European *kʷyeh₁- (“to rest”). Cognate with Albanian sillë (“breakfast”), Latin tranquillus, Sanskrit चिर (cirá), Persian شاد (šâd).

Sätze

While later works make her specifically human , she retains her magical powers .

Während später Werke sie spezifisch menschlich machen, behält sie ihre magischen Kräfte bei.

The menudo is allowed to continue boiling for an additional three hours while covered .

Der Menudo darf weiterhin drei Stunden lang gekostet werden, während er bedeckt ist.

A few residents live on board full-time while most visit periodically throughout the year .

Ein paar Einwohner leben ganztägig an Bord, während die meisten regelmäßig das ganze Jahr über besuchen.

Some factions favour a separate state while others seek regional autonomy .

Einige Fraktionen bevorzugen einen separaten Staat, während andere eine regionale Autonomie suchen.

While working with Quechua Indians , Elliot began preparing to reach the Huaorani .

Während seiner Zusammenarbeit mit Quechua -Indianern begann Elliot, sich auf die Huaorani vorzubereiten.