German phrase
Darf ich während ~ etwas essen?
Meaning
May I eat something during ___?
When to use it
It asks permission to eat. Use it to ask politely in class or during an activity.
Example dialogue
Darf ich während der Vorlesung etwas essen?
May I eat something during the lecture?
Bitte nicht, das stört die anderen.
Please don't; it bothers the others.