übrigens

Based on: übrig
Goethe B1 Adverb
1.

by the way

("übrigens" can also come after the verb)
Examples
  • Übrigens... Thomas und Marie haben sich gestern nach der Party getrennt.
  • By the way... Thomas and Marie split up.
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The meaning of “übrigens”

We'll learn how to use "übrigens" and why it's the German translation for "by the way".

Vocab: übrig, im Übrigen, übrigens

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How many meanings does the German word 'übrigens' have?

übrigens has 1 distinct meaning: 1. by the way.

What is 'übrigens' related to?

The word 'übrigens' is related to übrig.

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The meaning of “übrigens”
We'll learn how to use "übrigens" and why it's the German translation for "by the way".
Vocab: übrig, im Übrigen, übrigens
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