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Indessen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Indessen" is mainly used as adverb meaning "meanwhile", "whilst" or "during which time". It is also used as conjunction.
Essential properties of "indessen"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "indessen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Meanwhile, indicating simultaneous actions"
"Indessen", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Meanwhile, indicates simultaneity of actions or events."
- Translation(s): meanwhile, whilst, during which time
- Synonym(s): währenddessen, inzwischen
- Related word(s): gleichzeitig, parallel
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er kochte das Abendessen, indessen die Kinder spielten.
- Sie las ein Buch, indessen er die Zeitung durchblätterte.
- Die Sonne ging unter, indessen die Stadt zum Leben erwachte.
2.) "However, introducing a contrasting idea"
"Indessen", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "However, introduces a contrasting or adversative idea."
- Translation(s): however, nevertheless, yet
- Synonym(s): jedoch, dennoch
- Related word(s): aber, trotzdem
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er wollte helfen, indessen war er zu beschäftigt.
- Sie versprach zu kommen, indessen erschien sie nicht.
- Er bemühte sich sehr, indessen war der Erfolg bescheiden.