solange
Translation
as long as, while
Examples
Solange du hier bist, bin ich glücklich.
As long as you are here, I am happy.
Warte hier, solange ich einkaufe.
Wait here while I go shopping.
Grammar Patterns
solange + [subordinate clause] as long as, while Solange du hier bist, bin ich glücklich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: während (while); Antonyms: sobald (as soon as)
Etymology
Composed of 'so' (so, thus) and 'lange' (long). Literally means 'so long'.
Memory Tips
It's very similar to the English phrase 'so long as', making it easy to remember its meaning of duration or condition.