indessen
meanwhile, however
Definition
adverbMeanings
- 1.meanwhile
- 2.however
Grammar
Grammar that uses this word
- Adversative and restrictive connectors (elevated)Konnektoren des Gegensatzes und der Einschränkung (gehoben)
Examples
Die Gäste warteten, der indessen verzweifelte.
The guests waited, meanwhile the cook despaired.
Er wartete; sie las indessen ein .
He waited; meanwhile she read a book.
Sie kochte das ; indessen deckte er den .
She cooked the meal; meanwhile he set the table.
Der klingt ; indessen fehlt das .
The plan sounds good; however, the money is missing.
Die Kinder spielten , die ruhten indessen.
The children played outside while the parents rested meanwhile.
Er versprach ; ist indessen .
He promised help; however, nothing has happened.
Ich packte die ; indessen rief sie ein .
I packed the suitcases; meanwhile she called a taxi.
Das war ; indessen blieb es .
The weather was cold; however, it stayed dry.
Der fuhr ab; indessen stand er noch am .
The train left; meanwhile he was still standing on the platform.
Viele lobten den ; indessen blieben .
Many praised the design; however, some remained sceptical.