indes
Translation
while, meanwhile, however
Examples
Er las ein Buch, indes sie Musik hörte.
He read a book, while she listened to music.
Indes wurde die Lage immer schlimmer.
Meanwhile, the situation got worse and worse.
Grammar Patterns
((Main Clause)), indes ((Subordinate Clause)) while... He read a book, indes she listened to music.
Indes, ((Inverted Main Clause)) meanwhile... Indes wurde die Lage immer schlimmer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: während, wohingegen; Antonyms: danach
Etymology
From Middle High German 'in des', meaning 'in the meantime'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'in this' time or situation. It connects two simultaneous or contrasting actions.