whilst
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Kontext: „time“
(conjunction) used to talk about two things happening at the same time. It's like saying 'while' something is happening, something else is also going on.
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I like to listen to music whilst I do my homework.
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I cannot watch TV whilst I am studying because it's too distracting.
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What do you like to do whilst waiting for the bus?
Kontext: „contrast“
(conjunction) used to show a difference between two things. It’s like saying 'although' or 'whereas'. It helps us see how things are not the same.
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Whilst she prefers chocolate ice cream, I like vanilla much more.
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Whilst he was excited, she felt nervous about the trip.
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Why do you think he is happy whilst she is sad?
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