тем временем
meanwhile
at same time
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тем временем with English translation
тем временем usage examples
I'll cook dinner; meanwhile, you can set the table.
Я приготовлю ужин; тем временем ты можешь накрыть на стол.
The children played outside; meanwhile, their parents talked on the porch.
Дети играли на улице; тем временем их родители разговаривали на веранде.
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тем временем synonyms
What's the difference between тем временем / между тем / в то же время / при этом
general marker of simultaneity, neutral in style
He was reading a book; meanwhile the TV was on in the background.
Он читал книгу, тем временем телевизор работал на фоне.
simultaneity often with a nuance of contrast or transition
We were discussing the plan; meanwhile the situation was already changing.
Мы обсуждали план; между тем ситуация уже менялась.
simultaneity often expressed with comparison or qualification
He is smart, and at the same time sometimes indecisive.
Он умный, в то же время иногда нерешителен.
introduces an accompanying remark or contrast; often a linking phrase
He works hard; at the same time he doesn't forget about his family.
Он работает усердно, при этом не забывает про семью.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce тем временем and what this word means
тем временем translation: meanwhile. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce тем временем
[tʲem vrʲemʲˈenʲəm]
тем временем translation
meanwhile
тем временем examples
I'll cook dinner; meanwhile, you can set the table.
тем временем transcription
[tʲem vrʲemʲˈenʲəm], минвайл
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Questions about this word
тем временем meaning: what does it mean?
В то же время, пока происходит другое событие
тем временем pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
тем временем is pronounced as [tʲem vrʲemʲˈenʲəm]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
тем временем 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 тем временем part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
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