nebenbei
B1 Adverb
English Translation
by the way, incidentally, on the side
What does „nebenbei" mean in English?
„nebenbei" is a German adverb meaning "by the way, incidentally, on the side" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Mein Freund studiert Geschichte. Und nebenbei arbeitet er in einer Kneipe.
My boyfriend studies history. And on the side he works in a pub.
2
Ich mache die Hausarbeit und nebenbei höre ich Radio.
I do the housework and listen to the radio on the side.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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