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while

/waɪl/ /waɪl/
conjunction
  1. 1
    iken, (-diği) sırada

    During the time that something else is happening.

    • I listened to music while studying for the exam.
      Sınav için çalışırken müzik dinledim.
    • Someone called while you were out.
      Sen dışarıdayken biri aradı.
  2. 2
    (-mesine) rağmen, gerçi

    Although; used to accept a fact before saying something different.

    • While I like coffee, I prefer tea in the morning.
      Kahveyi sevmeme rağmen sabahları çayı tercih ederim.
    • While the hotel was expensive, the service was excellent.
      Otel pahalı olmasına rağmen hizmet mükemmeldi.
  3. 3
    oysa, buna karşılık

    Used to show a contrast between two different facts or situations.

    • My sister loves sport, while I prefer reading.
      Kız kardeşim sporu çok sever, oysa ben okumayı tercih ederim.
    • Some students walk to school, while others take the bus.
      Bazı öğrenciler okula yürüyerek gider, buna karşılık diğerleri otobüse biner.

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while waitingwhile drivingwhile you were outwhile at workwhile otherswhile I understand

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