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adverb

übrigens

by the way

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The German word "übrigens" is an adverb meaning "by the way" or "incidentally".

  • It is derived from "übrig", which means "remaining" or "left over".
  • Used to add additional information, sometimes casually or as an aside.

Similar words:

  • "nebenbei" (incidentally, on the side)
  • "im Übrigen" (moreover, besides)

Difference:

  • "übrigens" is often used to introduce a side comment or additional info casually.
  • "Im Übrigen" is more formal, often used in written or formal speaking to mean "besides" or "as a matter of fact".
  • "Nebenbei" can also mean doing something alongside something else, not just adding info.

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Examples

Übrigens, wir treffen uns um vier Uhr.adverb

By the way, we are meeting at four o'clock.

Übrigens, wir sollten bald losgehen.adverb

By the way, we should leave soon.

Übrigens, sie hat dein Buch gelesen.adverb

By the way, she has read your book.

Übrigens, wir sollten uns bald treffen.adverb

By the way, we should meet soon.

Übrigens, das Lokal ist ab 18 Uhr geöffnet.adverb

By the way, the restaurant is open from 6 p.m.

Übrigens, das Buch ist sehr interessant.adverb

By the way, the book is very interesting.

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