nebenbei

German

Etymology

Univerbation of neben +‎ bei.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /neːbm̩ˈbaɪ̯/, /neːbn̩ˈbaɪ̯/
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Adverb

nebenbei

  1. besides, additionally, along the way
  2. by the way
    Und so ganz nebenbei: Ich find dich super!
    And by the way: I think you’re awesome!

Further reading
  • “nebenbei” in Duden online
  • “nebenbei” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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