ADVERB
derweil/ˌdeːɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯l/meanwhile; in the meantime
derweil is a German adverb that means meanwhile or in the meantime. It is pronounced /ˌdeːɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯l/.
Definitions
1.at the same time; meanwhile; in the meantime(time, somewhat literary/rare in standard usage, regional in southern Germany and Austria)
a.during the same period
Er bereitete das Essen vor, derweil deckte sie den Tisch.—He prepared the food, meanwhile she set the table.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "derweil" mean in English?
- "derweil" means meanwhile or in the meantime. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "derweil"?
- "derweil" is pronounced /ˌdeːɐ̯ˈvaɪ̯l/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "derweil"?
- "derweil" is a adverb in German.
