ADVERB
indes/ɪnˈdɛs/however; meanwhile; nevertheless
indes is a German adverb that means however, meanwhile, or nevertheless. It is pronounced /ɪnˈdɛs/.
Definitions
1.however; nevertheless; yet(contrast, literary)
a.introducing a contrast to the previous statement
Er wollte helfen, indes war er selbst zu beschäftigt.—He wanted to help; however, he was too busy himself.
2.in the meantime; meanwhile(time, somewhat formal)
a.simultaneously with another action
Sie bereitete das Abendessen vor, indes deckte er den Tisch.—She was preparing dinner; meanwhile, he was setting the table.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "indes" mean in English?
- "indes" means however, meanwhile, or nevertheless. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "indes"?
- "indes" is pronounced /ɪnˈdɛs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "indes"?
- "indes" is a adverb in German.
