Bijgedurende

Bijgedurende is a Dutch word that functions as a preposition. It translates most directly to "during" or "throughout" in English. It is used to indicate a period of time over which an action or event takes place. For example, "Bijgedurende de vergadering bleef hij stil" translates to "During the meeting, he remained silent." The word emphasizes that something occurred for the entire duration of the specified time frame.

While "tijdens" is a more common and general word for "during" in Dutch, "bijgedurende" often carries a slightly more formal or literary tone. It can also imply a sense of continuity or unwavering presence throughout the period. For instance, "Bijgedurende zijn verblijf in het buitenland, schreef hij vele brieven" means "Throughout his stay abroad, he wrote many letters," suggesting consistent letter writing during that time.

The use of "bijgedurende" is generally limited to situations where one wants to emphasize the unbroken or continuous nature of an event or state within a given timeframe. It is not as frequently used in everyday spoken Dutch as "tijdens," but it remains a valid and understood part of the language, particularly in more formal writing.