ADVERB
indessen/ɪnˈdɛsn̩/meanwhile; however; in the meantime
indessen is a German adverb that means meanwhile, however, or in the meantime. It is pronounced /ɪnˈdɛsn̩/.
Definitions
1.during that time; meanwhile; in the meantime(temporal)
a.indicates an action occurs at the same time as another action
Sie bereitete das Abendessen zu, indessen las er die Zeitung.—She prepared dinner while he read the newspaper.
2.however; nevertheless(adversative)
a.introduces a contrast or objection; often used in formal or literary texts
Viele haben das Angebot angenommen, indessen einige lehnten es ab.—Many accepted the offer; however, some rejected it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "indessen" mean in English?
- "indessen" means meanwhile, however, or in the meantime. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "indessen"?
- "indessen" is pronounced /ɪnˈdɛsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "indessen"?
- "indessen" is a adverb in German.
