nebenbei

incidentally, by the way

English meaning: incidentally, by the way
CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate
Dictionary: German words with N

nebenbei in a sentence

Mein Freund studiert Geschichte. Und nebenbei arbeitet er in einer Kneipe.
My friend studies history. And incidentally he works in a pub.

Word family

nebenbei is built from neben (next to). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with nebenbei

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Questions about nebenbei

What does nebenbei mean in English?

nebenbei means "incidentally, by the way". For example: "Mein Freund studiert Geschichte. Und nebenbei arbeitet er in einer Kneipe." — "My friend studies history. And incidentally he works in a pub."

What level is nebenbei in German?

nebenbei is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate.

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