How to say the meantime in Korean
Korean: 그동안[ geu-dong-an ]
Meaning
(그동안) means "during that time" or "in the meantime." You use it when one action is happening, and another action happens while you wait. It can also mean "all this time" when talking about the period until now.
Example sentences
엄마가 저녁을 준비할 때 그동안 나는 책을 읽어요.
Mom is preparing dinner. In the meantime, I read a book.
친구가 전화를 받을 때 그동안 나는 차를 마셔요.
My friend answers the phone. In the meantime, I drink some water.
아빠가 주차할 때 그동안 저는 공원에서 쉬어요.
Dad parks the car. In the meantime, I rest in the park.
선생님이 회의 중이면 그동안 우리는 책을 읽어요.
The teacher is in a meeting. In the meantime, we read books.
