nebenbei

B1 Adverb

English Translation

by the way, incidentally, on the side

nebenbei — German adverb meaning by the way, incidentally, on the side (B1)
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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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