incidental in German
incidental in German is Begleit-, Neben-, Sonder- — incidental means happening as a minor accompaniment to something else, rather than as the main point.
incidental in German
Begleit-
Existing tangentially, being a byproduct, a tangent, or a likely consequence.
Neben-
Existing tangentially, being a byproduct, a tangent, or a likely consequence.
Sonder-
Existing tangentially, being a byproduct, a tangent, or a likely consequence.
anfallend
Existing tangentially, being a byproduct, a tangent, or a likely consequence.
begleitend
Existing tangentially, being a byproduct, a tangent, or a likely consequence.
beiläufig
Existing tangentially, being a byproduct, a tangent, or a likely consequence.
Zufall
Occurring by chance.
zufällig
Occurring by chance.
einfallend
(physics, of radiation) Entering or approaching, prior to reflection (more frequently incident).
Nebenausgabe
Minor items, not further defined. Incidental expense.
Nebenkosten
Minor items, not further defined. Incidental expense.
Nebensächlichkeit
Minor items, not further defined. Incidental expense.
Nebenumstand
Minor items, not further defined. Incidental expense.
Nebensächliches
Something that is incidental.
Unvorhergesehenes
Something that is incidental.
What does "incidental" mean?
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adjective Happening as a minor accompaniment to something else, rather than as the main point.
"The film's soundtrack is incidental music, meant to support the scenes rather than stand out."
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noun A minor item or expense, not itemised individually.
"The budget included $200 for incidentals like snacks and parking."
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incidental in a sentence
- The film's soundtrack is incidental music, meant to support the scenes rather than stand out.
- Any profit was incidental to the charity's main goal.
- The budget included $200 for incidentals like snacks and parking.
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What is "incidental" in German?
"incidental" in German is Begleit-, Neben-, Sonder-. incidental means: Happening as a minor accompaniment to something else, rather than as the main point.
How do you use "incidental" in a sentence?
Example: "The film's soundtrack is incidental music, meant to support the scenes rather than stand out." In German, "incidental" is Begleit-, Neben-, Sonder-.
Are there other ways to say "incidental" in German?
Yes — German has 15 translations listed for "incidental": Begleit-, Neben-, Sonder-, anfallend, begleitend, beiläufig.
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