No. 659 in German
indem
"Indem" means "by" or "while," used to indicate the means or manner of an action.
In a sentence
Ich lerne besser, indem ich die Übungen wiederhole.
I learn better by repeating the exercises.
'Indem' is used here to describe the method or approach through which the improvement in learning is achieved.
Er löste das Problem, indem er kreativ dachte.
He solved the problem by thinking creatively.
'Indem' is employed to define the specific strategy or action taken to solve the issue.
Wir sparen Geld, indem wir weniger ausgehen.
We save money by going out less.
'Indem' in this case explains the means by which the action of saving money is performed.
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