How is the word тем временем translated from Russian to English

В промежутке до того, как случится что-то другое.

During the time until something else happens.

phrase
English translation
in the meantime

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  • Ужин не готов, а тем временем возьми хлеба. Dinner is not ready; in the meantime, have some bread.

  • Тем временем я дочитал целых две главы. In the meantime, I finished two whole chapters.

  • А что нам делать тем временем? What should we do in the meantime?

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How is “тем временем” translated from Russian?
“тем временем” translates into English as “in the meantime”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “тем временем” mean?
Meaning of “тем временем”: В промежутке до того, как случится что-то другое. In English — “in the meantime”.
What part of speech is “тем временем”?
“тем временем” is a phrase.
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