тогда как
whereas
used to compare two facts and show a contrast
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тогда как with English translation
тогда как usage examples
She enjoys city life, whereas he prefers the countryside.
Ей нравится городская жизнь, тогда как он предпочитает деревню.
The first room is small, whereas the second is huge.
Первая комната маленькая, тогда как вторая огромная.
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тогда как synonyms
What's the difference between тогда как / в то время как / между тем как / хотя / если
whereas — used to compare two facts and show a contrast
She enjoys city life, whereas he prefers the countryside.
Ей нравится городская жизнь, тогда как он предпочитает деревню.
The closest and most natural equivalent for contrasting two facts.
He likes quiet, whereas his brother prefers noisy company.
Он любит тишину, тогда как его брат предпочитает шумные компании.
Very close in meaning, but it more often highlights simultaneity or a background contrast.
She worked late, while he was already resting at home.
Она работала допоздна, в то время как он уже отдыхал дома.
More bookish and less common; it often sounds somewhat old-fashioned or elevated.
He wanted change, whereas the others preferred stability.
Он стремился к переменам, между тем как остальные предпочитали стабильность.
Expresses concession: one fact does not prevent another; this is not direct comparison, but a softer contrast.
Although it was cold, they still went for a walk.
Хотя было холодно, они все равно пошли гулять.
Denotes a condition, not comparison or contrast; it matches whereas only in a very loose sense.
If it rains, we will stay at home.
Если пойдет дождь, мы останемся дома.
Usually indicates time or consequence; it does not express contrast, so it fits only in certain contexts.
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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