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while

/waɪl/

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noun

بينما، فترة

An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

Examples :

"He lectured for quite a long while."

ألقى محاضرة لفترة طويلة.

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verb

أمضى الوقت، تماطل

To pass (time) idly.

Examples :

"While waiting for the bus, Maria idly watched the pigeons. "

بينما كانت ماريا تنتظر الحافلة، أمضت الوقت في مشاهدة الحمام.

time action entertainment essential

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verb

شغل، سلى

To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.

Examples :

"To pass the time while waiting for the bus, Sarah played a game on her phone. "

لتمرير الوقت أثناء انتظار الحافلة، لعبت سارة لعبة على هاتفها.

entertainment time essential

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verb

تمهل، تماهل

Examples :

"The student was while outside the library, hoping to see a friend. "

كان الطالب يتمهل خارج المكتبة، على أمل رؤية صديق.

action time essential

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preposition conjunction

حتى

Examples :

"While I was waiting for the bus, I finished my homework. "

حتى كنت أنتظر الحافلة، أنهيت واجباتي المدرسية.

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conjunction

بينما، في حين

During the same time that.

Examples :

"He was sleeping while I was singing."

كان نائماً بينما كنت أغني.

time language essential

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conjunction

على الرغم من، بينما

Examples :

"This case, while interesting, is a bit frustrating."

هذه القضية، على الرغم من أنها مثيرة للاهتمام، إلا أنها محبطة بعض الشيء.

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حتى

Examples :

"I will study for my exam while my brother finishes his homework. "

سأذاكر لامتحاني حتى ينهي أخي واجباته المدرسية.

time word essential

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conjunction

بينما، طالما

Examples :

"While you study hard, you will improve your grades. "

بينما تدرس بجد، ستحسن درجاتك.

time language essential

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conjunction

بينما

(public policy) Used to denote an individual experiencing racial profiling when performing a seemingly benign activity.

Examples :

"He was detained for four hours at the store yesterday. His crime? Shopping while black."

احتُجز لمدة أربع ساعات في المتجر بالأمس. جريمته؟ التسوق بينما هو أسود.

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