No. 635 in Estonian
vahepeal
"In the meantime" or "meanwhile."
In a sentence
Vahepeal käisin all poodides ujumas.
In the meantime, I went swimming in the shops below.
Here 'vahepeal' means 'in the meantime' and indicates a period of interruption or during the time between other activities.
Vahepeal on tähtis puhata ja lõõgastuda.
Meanwhile, it's important to rest and relax.
In this sentence, 'vahepeal' suggests a simultaneous or concurrent activity or thought occurring during a given circumstance.
Vahepeal on Eestis olnud väga külm ilm.
At times, the weather in Estonia has been very cold.
Here 'vahepeal' is used to denote occasional or intermittent occurrences within a timeframe.
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