while

US /waɪl/
UK /waɪl/
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waktu, sebentar

a period of time

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I haven't seen her for a while.
Aku sudah lama tidak melihatnya.
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Let's rest for a while.
Mari kita istirahat sebentar.
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saat, sementara

during the time that; at the same time as

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I read a book while I waited.
Saya membaca buku saat saya menunggu.
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She sang while she cooked.
Dia bernyanyi saat dia memasak.
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sementara, meskipun

although; despite the fact that

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While I understand your point, I don't agree.
Meskipun saya mengerti maksud Anda, saya tidak setuju.
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Some people prefer coffee, while others prefer tea.
Beberapa orang lebih suka kopi, sementara yang lain lebih suka teh.
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menghabiskan, meluangkan

to pass (time) in a pleasant or idle manner

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We whiled away the afternoon playing cards.
Kami menghabiskan sore dengan bermain kartu.
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They whiled the hours talking and laughing.
Mereka menghabiskan waktu berjam-jam dengan berbicara dan tertawa.
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while awayfiddle while Rome burnsstrike while the iron is hotmake something worth someone's whilemake hay while the sun shines