ενώ

Greek

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek ἐν ᾧ (en hôi).

Conjunction

ενώ • (enó)

1. while, as long as, as

   Σφύριζε ενώ δούλευε.

   He whistled while he worked.

2. although, though, whereas, while
3. despite, although

   Ο Κώστας βαρέθηκε να περιμένει, ενώ ήξερε πως δεν ήταν ποτέ στην ώρα της.

   Costas was bored with waiting, although he knew that she was never on time.

4. since, although

Synonyms

• (while): καθώς (kathós)
• (while): όσο (óso)
• (while): ενόσο (enóso)
• (since): αφού (afoú)