during
word
/ˈdɝɪŋ/, /ˈdjʊɹɪŋ/, /ˈdʊɹɪŋ/
DUR-ing
/djˈɔːɹɪŋ/
DYAW-ring
Definition
Used to say when something happens, at some time within a period or event.
Usage & Nuances
'During' is always a preposition and is followed by a noun—not a verb or clause. Common collocations: 'during the meeting', 'during summer'. Do not use 'during' with specific dates or exact times; use 'at' or 'on' instead. Often confused with 'while', which is followed by a clause.
Spanish: durantePortuguese (BR): durantePortuguese (PT): duranteChinese (Simplified): 在...期间Chinese (Traditional): 在...期間Hindi: के दौरानArabic: أثناءBengali: এর মধ্যে - চলাকালেRussian: во времяJapanese: 〜の間（あいだ）にVietnamese: trong lúc - trong suốtKorean: 동안Turkish: sırasındaUrdu: کے دورانIndonesian: selama
Example Sentences
Please stay quiet during the movie.
basic
He worked abroad during the summer.
basic
It rained during the night.
basic
Something funny always happens during our meetings.
natural
I learned a lot during my time at university.
natural
People often check their phones during dinner these days.
natural