Sementara itu | Meanwhile vs. In the Meantime: Understanding the Difference and Usage

 Picture this: you're reading a captivating story, and suddenly the narrative shifts to another character's actions. How would you smoothly transition between the two events? The answer lies in understanding the appropriate usage of 'Meanwhile' and 'In the Meantime.

Whether writing a compelling article, telling an engaging story, or even explaining everyday situations, knowing when to employ 'Meanwhile' or 'In the Meantime' can be the key to ensuring coherence and coherence within our language.

Meanwhile (Sementara itu) - Concurrent Events/Actions

English	Indonesian
While Tom was studying for his exam, meanwhile, Lisa was cooking dinner.	Sementara Tom sedang belajar untuk ujian, sementara itu, Lisa sedang memasak makan malam.
Meanwhile, the children were playing in the garden.	Sementara itu, anak-anak bermain di taman.
The team was practicing diligently, meanwhile, their coach was preparing strategies for the match.	Tim itu sedang berlatih dengan giat, sementara itu, pelatih mereka sedang menyiapkan strategi untuk pertandingan.
Sarah was attending a conference, meanwhile, her husband was taking care of the kids.	Sarah sedang menghadiri konferensi, sementara itu, suaminya sedang mengurus anak-anak.
Meanwhile, the company was facing financial issues.	Sementara itu, perusahaan sedang menghadapi masalah keuangan.

In the Meantime (Sementara itu) - In the Interim

English	Indonesian
The repair shop is currently closed. In the meantime, you can try another service center.	Bengkel sedang tutup. Sementara itu, Anda bisa mencoba mencari pusat layanan lain.
The new product is not available yet. In the meantime, you can use the older version.	Produk baru belum tersedia. Sementara itu, Anda dapat menggunakan versi sebelumnya.
John is on vacation this week. In the meantime, his brother will take care of the business.	John sedang liburan minggu ini. Sementara itu, saudaranya akan mengurus bisnisnya.
In the meantime, while waiting for the bus, Mary reads a book to pass the time.	Sementara itu, sambil menunggu bus, Mary membaca buku untuk mengisi waktu.
The main road is under construction. In the meantime, drivers are advised to use alternative routes.	Jalan utama sedang dalam konstruksi. Sementara itu, para pengemudi disarankan menggunakan rute alternatif.