This is the 119th most frequent German word.
während
"While" or "during."
In this sentence, 'während' functions as a preposition meaning 'during', and it is followed by the genitive case.
Während des Spiels waren alle Zuschauer still.
During the game, all spectators were quiet.
Here, 'während' is used as a conjunction introducing a subordinate clause, indicating simultaneity.
Während wir auf den Bus warteten, begann es zu regnen.
While we were waiting for the bus, it started to rain.
In this case, 'während' serves as a conjunction showing contrast between the two actions or states.