medtem ko

While and Whereas

Level 5

Medtem ko can connect simultaneous events or contrasting situations.

How It Works

Medtem ko can connect simultaneous events or contrasting situations. The surrounding context determines whether a temporal or contrastive English translation is suitable.

Medtem ko kuham, Ana bere places two activities in overlapping time. In a workplace contrast, the same connector may mean whereas without asserting simultaneous individual events. Translate the relationship, not just the two words separately.

Examples (3)

  1. Medtem ko kuham, Ana bere.

    While I cook, Ana reads.

  2. Jaz delam doma, medtem ko Ana dela v pisarni.

    I work at home, whereas Ana works in an office.

  3. Medtem ko smo čakali, je začelo deževati.

    While we were waiting, it started raining.

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medtem koLevel 5While and Whereas

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Distinguish simultaneous time from a contrast between complete propositions.

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