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while (EN)
substantiivi, konjunktio, verbi

substantiivi “while”

yksikkö while, monikko whiles tai ei-laskettava
  1. hetki
    She read a book for a little while before bed.

konjunktio “while”

while
  1. sillä aikaa kun
    The cat curled up in my lap while I worked on my computer.
  2. vaikka
    While I appreciate your help, I need to do this on my own.
  3. niin kauan kuin
    While you stay with your parents, you don't have to pay rent.

verbi “while”

infinitiivi while; hän whiles; imperfekti whiled; part. perf. whiled; ger. whiling
  1. ajanvietto (esim. "aikaa tappaen")
    He whiled away the afternoon playing video games.