-는 사이에

while / during

TOPIK 4

During a short interval: 'while / in the time that ~'.

Examples

제가 샤워하는 사이에 친구한테서 전화가 왔어요.

While I was showering, I got a call from a friend.
물이 끓는 사이에 채소를 썰었어요.

While the water was boiling, I chopped the vegetables.
아이가 자는 사이에 집을 청소했어요.

While the child was sleeping, I cleaned the house.
잠깐 자리를 비우는 사이에 지갑을 잃어버렸어요.

While I was away for a moment, I lost my wallet.
우리가 이야기하는 사이에 날이 어두워졌어요.

While we were talking, it got dark outside.

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