Usages of terwyl
Hy rus teen die muur terwyl hy vir die hysbak wag.
He rests against the wall while he waits for the elevator.
Ek lees in die kombuis terwyl ek tee drink.
I read in the kitchen while I drink tea.
Terwyl sy besig is om haar skoenveters vas te maak, trek ek my sokkies uit en sit op die bed.
While she is busy tying her shoelaces, I take off my socks and sit on the bed.
Ek wag by die apteek terwyl sy vir die medisyne betaal.
I wait at the pharmacy while she pays for the medicine.
Ek is in die kombuis aan die kook, terwyl sy die rys roer.
I am cooking in the kitchen, while she stirs the rice.
Sy inspekteer die stuurwiel terwyl sy die voertuig versien.
She inspects the steering wheel while servicing the vehicle.
Ons kuier saam terwyl hy die vleissnit oor die kole rooster.
We socialise together while he grills the cut of meat over the coals.
Hulle fluister terwyl die speellys speel.
They whisper while the playlist plays.
Ons ontsyfer vinnig terwyl die horlosie aftel.
We decipher quickly while the watch counts down.
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