No. 141 in Bulgarian
докато
"Докато" means "while" or "until" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Прочетох книгата, докато чаках автобуса.
I read the book while waiting for the bus.
Here, 'докато' is used to mean 'while', indicating simultaneity between two actions.
Ще продължа да работя, докато не свърша задачата.
I will keep working until I finish the task.
Here, 'докато' means 'until', marking the endpoint of an action or state.
Докато знаеш правилата, можеш да играеш играта.
As long as you know the rules, you can play the game.
In this case, 'докато' conveys the condition 'as long as', specifying the prerequisite for the action or situation.
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