Indem Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Indem" is used as conjunction with the meaning of "by", "by doing so" or "in that".

Essential properties of "indem"

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Properties

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Meanings of "indem" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Indicates the way an action is performed"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er lernte Deutsch, indem er viele Bücher las.He learned German by reading many books.
  2. Sie verbesserte ihre Aussprache, indem sie täglich übte.She improved her pronunciation by practicing daily.
  3. Wir sparen Geld, indem wir weniger ausgeben.We save money by spending less.

2.) "Expresses simultaneous or parallel action"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Indem er sprach, gestikulierte er lebhaft mit den Händen.While he spoke, he gestured vividly with his hands.
  2. Sie lächelte, indem sie ihm zuhört.She smiled as she listened to him.
  3. Indem er arbeitete, hörte er Musik.While he worked, he listened to music.
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