German phrase
Darf ich während ~ essen?
Meaning
May I eat during ___?
When to use it
It asks for permission. Use it to ask politely about eating during an event.
Example dialogue
Darf ich während der Vorlesung essen?
May I eat during the lecture?
Nein, bitte nicht. Das ist störend für die anderen.
No, please don't. It bothers the others.