nebenbei

German

Etymology

Univerbation of neben +‎ bei.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /neːbm̩ˈbaɪ̯/, /neːbn̩ˈbaɪ̯/

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Adverb

nebenbei

1. besides, additionally, along the way
2. by the way

   Und so ganz nebenbei: Ich find dich super!

   And by the way: I think you’re awesome!

Further reading

• “nebenbei” in Duden online
• “nebenbei” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache