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тогда как

whereas

Meaning of тогда как

used to compare two facts and show a contrast

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Russian[tɐɡˈda kak]
whereas
тогда как - whereas
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тогда как with English translation

тогда как usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She enjoys city life, whereas he prefers the countryside.

Ей нравится городская жизнь, тогда как он предпочитает деревню.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The first room is small, whereas the second is huge.

Первая комната маленькая, тогда как вторая огромная.

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тогда как belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

тогда какwhereas
иand
ноbut
илиor
потому чтоbecause
поэтомуso
еслиif

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What's the difference between тогда как / в то время как / между тем как / хотя / если

🇷🇺Russian
тогда как

whereas — used to compare two facts and show a contrast

B2Very Rarely

She enjoys city life, whereas he prefers the countryside.

Ей нравится городская жизнь, тогда как он предпочитает деревню.

Т
🇷🇺Russian
тогда как

The closest and most natural equivalent for contrasting two facts.

C1Very Often

He likes quiet, whereas his brother prefers noisy company.

Он любит тишину, тогда как его брат предпочитает шумные компании.

В
🇷🇺Russian
в то время как

Very close in meaning, but it more often highlights simultaneity or a background contrast.

C1Very Often

She worked late, while he was already resting at home.

Она работала допоздна, в то время как он уже отдыхал дома.

М
🇷🇺Russian
между тем как

More bookish and less common; it often sounds somewhat old-fashioned or elevated.

C1Rarely

He wanted change, whereas the others preferred stability.

Он стремился к переменам, между тем как остальные предпочитали стабильность.

Х
🇷🇺Russian
хотя

Expresses concession: one fact does not prevent another; this is not direct comparison, but a softer contrast.

B2Very Often

Although it was cold, they still went for a walk.

Хотя было холодно, они все равно пошли гулять.

Е
🇷🇺Russian
если

Denotes a condition, not comparison or contrast; it matches whereas only in a very loose sense.

B1Very Often

If it rains, we will stay at home.

Если пойдет дождь, мы останемся дома.

Т
🇷🇺Russian
тогда

Usually indicates time or consequence; it does not express contrast, so it fits only in certain contexts.

B1Very Often

If you're ready, then we'll begin.

Если ты готов, тогда начнем.

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тогда как translation: whereas. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce тогда как

[tɐɡˈda kak]

тогда как translation

whereas

тогда как examples

She enjoys city life, whereas he prefers the countryside.

тогда как transcription

[tɐɡˈda kak]

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тогда как meaning: what does it mean?

в то время как; при сопоставлении двух фактов с противопоставлением

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тогда как is pronounced as [tɐɡˈda kak]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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She enjoys city life, whereas he prefers the countryside. Translation: Ей нравится городская жизнь, тогда как он предпочитает деревню.

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