How is the word пока translated from Russian to English

English translation
while
conjunction

В то время, когда что-то происходит.

During the time that something happens.

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  • Он читал, пока я готовил. — He read while I cooked.

  • Пока варится суп, мы можем накрыть на стол. — While the soup is cooking, we can set the table.

  • Не звони мне, пока я за рулём. — Don't call me while I'm driving.

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