This is the 333rd most frequent Norwegian word.
mens
"Mens" in Norwegian means "while" or "whereas."
Here, 'mens' is used as a conjunction to contrast two different preferences or actions.
Hun liker kaffe, mens jeg foretrekker te.
She likes coffee, whereas I prefer tea.
In this sentence, 'mens' is used as a conjunction to indicate simultaneous actions happening at the same time.
Jeg liker å lese bøker mens jeg hører på musikk.
I like to read books while listening to music.
In this case, 'mens' introduces a conditional temporal clause, suggesting an activity to do during a waiting period.