пока

Usages of пока

Читай книгу, пока тебе интересно.
Read the book while you are interested.
Я пишу письмо, пока слушаю музыку.
I am writing a letter while listening to music.
Мой друг перелистывает журнал, пока ждёт автобус.
My friend is flipping through a magazine while waiting for the bus.
Пожалуйста, сохраните талон, пока ждёте врача.
Please keep the ticket while you are waiting for the doctor.
Мне пришлось оставить ключ соседке, чтобы сантехник смог войти, пока меня не было дома.
I had to leave the key with a neighbor so the plumber could come in while I wasn’t at home.
Телефон заряжается, пока я читаю книгу.
The phone is charging while I am reading a book.
Пока ты ждёшь такси, можно почитать журнал.
While you are waiting for the taxi, you can read a magazine for a bit.
Я перелистываю журнал, пока жду свою очередь в поликлинике.
I flip through a magazine while I’m waiting for my turn at the clinic.
Пока ждёшь такси, можно перекусить в кафе.
While you are waiting for a taxi, you can have a quick snack in a café.
Ей не удалось уснуть, пока телефон звенел в комнате.
She couldn’t fall asleep while the phone was ringing in the room.
Здесь можно оставить чемодан, пока я ищу свободное место.
You can leave the suitcase here while I look for a free seat.
На платформе я читаю журнал, пока жду поезд.
On the platform, I read a magazine while I wait for the train.

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