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mentre

while

conjunction MEHN-treh Common
Time Time Expressions

Origin: from Latin 'dum interim'

Also means

whereas

Usage Note

Mentre links two clauses, marking either simultaneity ('while') or contrast ('whereas'). Unlike durante, it must be followed by a verb, not just a noun phrase.

Examples

"Leggo mentre lui cucina."

Natural Translation

I read while he cooks.

Literal Translation

I-read while he cooks.

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