trouwens — meaning in English
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English meaning
- by the way adverb Used to introduce a remark that is not part of the main subject, or to add a piece of information as an aside.
- then adv At that time (in the past or future).
Senses
trouwens is used for these senses in English:
- by the way (conjunctive, idiomatic) Incidentally; used in referencing a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.
- then (sequence) At the same time; on the other hand.
by the way — full definition
- adverb Used to introduce a remark that is not part of the main subject, or to add a piece of information as an aside.
- adverb Used to raise something that is in fact important, while framing it casually.
then — full definition
- adv At that time (in the past or future).
- adv Next in a sequence of events or steps.
- adv As a consequence; in that case.