while (EN)
substantiv, konjunksjon, verb

substantiv “while”

sg. while, pl. whiles or uncountable
  1. stund
    She read a book for a little while before bed.

konjunksjon “while”

while
  1. mens
    The cat curled up in my lap while I worked on my computer.
  2. selv om
    While I appreciate your help, I need to do this on my own.
  3. så lenge
    While you stay with your parents, you don't have to pay rent.

verb “while”

while; he whiles; past whiled, part. whiled; ger. whiling
  1. fordrive (i uttrykket "fordrive tiden")
    He whiled away the afternoon playing video games.