This is the 6202nd most frequent German word.
derweil
"Derweil" means "in the meantime" or "while."
In this sentence, 'derweil' is used to indicate simultaneous actions occurring at the same time, similar to 'while' in English.
Er arbeitete fleißig, derweil ich mich entspannte.
He worked diligently while I relaxed.
Here, 'derweil' is used to contrast two actions happening concurrently, emphasizing the preparation is ongoing as guests arrive.
Das Essen wird vorbereitet, derweil die Gäste ankommen.
The food is being prepared while the guests arrive.
In this instance, 'derweil' connects two clauses to express concurrent events, signifying simultaneous progression of discussions and solution search.