during

• Die Präposition 'during' bedeutet, dass etwas innerhalb eines bestimmten Zeitraums, bei einem Ereignis oder während einer Tätigkeit geschieht. Sie kann sowohl einen Zeitpunkt innerhalb eines Zeitraums als auch die gesamte Dauer bezeichnen.

The preposition 'during' indicates that an action, event, or state occurs at some point within or throughout a specified period of time, event, or activity.

1. Throughout a period of timeA1formal

   Indicates that an action or state continues for the entire duration of a specified time period

   während, über einen Zeitraum hinweg

   • It rained during the night
   • She remained silent during the meeting
   • He slept during the whole film

2. At some point within a time periodA1formal

   Indicates that an action or event occurs at an unspecified moment within a specified time frame

   während

   • I'll call you during the day
   • She arrived during the afternoon
   • The phone rang during dinner

3. In the course of an event or activityA2formal

   Indicates that something happens while a particular event, activity, or situation is taking place

   während

   • Please remain seated during the performance
   • He fell asleep during the lecture
   • Many questions were asked during the discussion

4. Within a historical or seasonal periodB1formalpolitical

   Used to refer to actions or events that occurred within a broader historical era, season, or extended timeframe

   während, in, im Verlauf von

   • Many innovations appeared during the Renaissance
   • Birds migrate during spring
   • The treaty was signed during the Cold War

5. Simultaneity with a state or conditionB2formalmedical

   Indicates that an action occurs while a particular state, condition, or circumstance exists

   Gleichzeitigkeit mit einem Zustand

   • He improved significantly during his recovery
   • Many changes occurred during her absence
   • She learned a lot during the crisis