alldieweil
while, whereas (literary)
Definition
conjunctionMeanings
- 1.while
- 2.whereas (literary)
Grammar
Examples
Die einen feierten, alldieweil die anderen trauerten.
Some celebrated, while others mourned.
Die Reichen mehrten ihren , alldieweil die Armen darbten.
The rich increased their wealth, while the poor went hungry.
Er sprach von , alldieweil er rüstete.
He spoke of peace, whereas he was secretly arming.
Die schlief, alldieweil der sie wachte.
The town slept, while the watchman kept guard over it.
Sie pries die , alldieweil sie neue Wege ging.
She praised tradition, whereas she herself had long gone new ways.
Die einen hofften, alldieweil die anderen schon verzweifelten.
Some hoped, while the others were already despairing.
Der feierte, alldieweil das hungerte.
The king feasted, whereas the people starved.
Er ruhte aus, alldieweil die Gefährten weiterzogen.
He rested, while his companions journeyed on.
Man redete von und , alldieweil der Maßlose wuchs.
People spoke of moderation, whereas the expenditure grew boundless.
Die Glocken läuteten , alldieweil im Hause herrschte.
The bells rang joyfully, while in the house grief prevailed.