vahepeal — meaning in English: in the meantime

Definition

▶ vahepeal

Vahepeal viitab ajavahemikule, mil toimub midagi muud, samal ajal kui oodatakse või tehakse midagi muud.

In the meantime refers to the period during which something else is happening while waiting or doing something different.

▶ Ootan, et mu sõber kohale jõuaks, vahepeal loen raamatut.

I am waiting for my friend to arrive; in the meantime, I am reading a book.

▶ Meie toidud valmivad, vahepeal saame rääkida.

Our meals are preparing; in the meantime, we can talk.

▶ Vahepeal, enne kui film algab, ostame popkorni.

In the meantime, before the movie starts, we will buy popcorn.