indem
by
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The German word "indem" is a subordinating conjunction that means "by" or "while." It is used to indicate how something is done by introducing a subordinate clause that explains the means or method. "Indem" sets up a cause-and-effect relationship between two actions.
For example:
- "Ich spare Geld, indem ich zu Hause koche." (I save money by cooking at home.)
"Indem" does not derive from separate words but functions as a whole to bridge two clauses. There are no exact synonyms for "indem," but depending on context, other words that introduce a clause like "durch" (by/through) or "während" (during/while) might be used with different subtleties in meaning.
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Examples
Er verbessert seine Fähigkeiten, indem er regelmäßig trainiert.conjunction
He improves his skills by training regularly.
Man verbessert seine Sprachkenntnisse, indem man täglich liest.conjunction
One improves their language skills by reading daily.
Er lernt schneller, indem er täglich übt.conjunction
He learns faster by practicing daily.
Kinder verbessern ihre Sprache, indem sie täglich lesen.conjunction
Children improve their language by reading every day.
Sie gewann viel Selbstvertrauen, indem sie schwierige Aufgaben löste.conjunction
She gained a lot of self-confidence by solving difficult tasks.
Er überraschte seine Freunde, indem er früher als geplant kam.conjunction
He surprised his friends by coming earlier than planned.
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