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Translation

while, whereas

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Word origin

From Latin dum interim ('while in the meantime'), contracted in Vulgar Latin.

Origin
Latin
Root
dum interim

Examples

cucino.

I listen to the radio while I cook.

, .

He is tall, whereas she is short.

, .

While I was waiting, I read a book.

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This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 1: Words 201-210.