# indem

indem is a German conjunction meaning “by”.

## In other languages

- Русский: в то время как, между тем как, выражает одновременность

## Meanings

1. by (indicates a means)
   - Er sparte Geld, indem er weniger aß. — He saved money by eating less.
2. _archaic_ while, at the time that
3. _archaic_ as
   - Er kam ans Ziel, indem seine Konkurrenten noch auf der Strecke waren.

## Examples

- Indem wir es so machen, sparen wir Zeit. — By doing it this way, we save time.
- Indem die Sonne aufgeht, verschwindet allmählich der Morgennebel. — As the sun rises, the morning mist gradually fades away.
- Indem du das tust, machst du mich sehr glücklich. — By doing that, you make me very happy.
- Du kannst mir helfen, indem du mich in Ruhe lässt. — You can help me by leaving me in peace.
- Du kannst dich nicht umbringen, indem du den Atem anhältst. — You can't kill yourself by holding your breath.

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