incidentally in German
incidentally in German is nebenbei, zufällig, zufälligerweise — incidentally means used to introduce a side remark, loosely connected to what was just said.
incidentally in German
nebenbei
(manner) In an incidental manner; not of central or critical importance.
zufällig
(manner) In an incidental manner; not of central or critical importance.
zufälligerweise
(manner) In an incidental manner; not of central or critical importance.
zufällig
By chance; in an unplanned way.
zufälligerweise
By chance; in an unplanned way.
apropos
(speech act, conjunctive) Parenthetically, by the way.
im Übrigen
(speech act, conjunctive) Parenthetically, by the way.
nebenbei gesagt
(speech act, conjunctive) Parenthetically, by the way.
zufällig
(speech act, conjunctive) Parenthetically, by the way.
zufälligerweise
(speech act, conjunctive) Parenthetically, by the way.
übrigens
(speech act, conjunctive) Parenthetically, by the way.
What does "incidentally" mean?
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adverb Used to introduce a side remark, loosely connected to what was just said.
"Incidentally, I saw your brother at the gym yesterday."
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adverb As a minor or secondary consequence, rather than the main point.
"The policy was aimed at reducing traffic and, incidentally, cut pollution too."
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incidentally in a sentence
- Incidentally, I saw your brother at the gym yesterday.
- The policy was aimed at reducing traffic and, incidentally, cut pollution too.
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What is "incidentally" in German?
"incidentally" in German is nebenbei, zufällig, zufälligerweise. incidentally means: Used to introduce a side remark, loosely connected to what was just said.
How do you use "incidentally" in a sentence?
Example: "Incidentally, I saw your brother at the gym yesterday." In German, "incidentally" is nebenbei, zufällig, zufälligerweise.
Are there other ways to say "incidentally" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "incidentally": nebenbei, zufällig, zufälligerweise, apropos, im Übrigen, nebenbei gesagt.
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