Meanwhile - translation, pronunciation and examples
meanwhile
at same time
Learn meanwhile with free cards in 30 seconds.
When to use meanwhile
тем временем работа продолжается
тем временем подождите здесь
тем временем дома
тем временем на работе
тем временем в городе
meanwhile usage examples
Я приготовлю ужин; тем временем ты можешь накрыть на стол.
I'll cook dinner; meanwhile, you can set the table.
Дети играли на улице; тем временем их родители разговаривали на веранде.
The children played outside; meanwhile, their parents talked on the porch.
Similar words
Standard adverb meaning 'during the same time' or 'at the same time (while something else happens)'.
More formal/precise term for events happening at exactly the same time.
Test yourself
Learn by topic
meanwhile belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
meanwhile synonyms
What's the difference between meanwhile / simultaneously
Standard adverb meaning 'during the same time' or 'at the same time (while something else happens)'.
I’ll cook dinner. Meanwhile, could you set the table?
Я приготовлю ужин. Тем временем не мог бы ты накрыть на стол?
More formal/precise term for events happening at exactly the same time.
The two alarms rang simultaneously.
Два сигнала прозвучали одновременно.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
Разница между bite, chew, sting и nip: когда bite значит кусать, chew жевать, sting жалить, а nip слегка укусить.
carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
Разница между catch, make, take и board в теме транспорта: успеть на поезд, сесть на автобус или воспользоваться транспортом.
meanwhile with Russian translation
Why learn meanwhile with flashcards?
A translation is not enough: words are remembered faster when they return in short examples, audio and spaced review.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
Related words and lists for meanwhile
How to pronounce meanwhile and what this word means
meanwhile translation: тем временем. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce meanwhile
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/
meanwhile translation
тем временем
meanwhile examples
I'll cook dinner; meanwhile, you can set the table.
meanwhile transcription
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/, /ˈmiːnˌwaɪl/
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
Vastnylanguages prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
meanwhile meaning: what does it mean?
at same time
meanwhile pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
meanwhile is pronounced as /ˈmiːnwaɪl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
meanwhile definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I'll cook dinner; meanwhile, you can set the table. Translation: Я приготовлю ужин; тем временем ты можешь накрыть на стол.
Is meanwhile part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, meanwhile (тем временем) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn meanwhile in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.