While

Russian Meaning

в то время как

пока

тогда как

несмотря на то

что

покуда

проводить время

коротать время

до тех пор пока

промежуток времени

English Meaning

  1. A period of time: stay for a while; sang all the while. See Usage Note at awhile.
  2. The time, effort, or trouble taken in doing something: The project wasn't worth my while.
  3. As long as; during the time that: It was lovely while it lasted.
  4. At the same time that; although: While the grandparents love the children, they are strict with them.
  5. Whereas; and: The soles are leather, while the uppers are canvas.
  6. To spend (time) idly or pleasantly: while the hours away.