Beiläufig Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beiläufig" is mainly used as adjective meaning "casual", "incidental" or "by the way". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "beiläufig"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: beiläufiger
  • Superlative: am beiläufigsten

Meanings of "beiläufig" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Occurring casually or incidentally"

"Beiläufig", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er erwähnte beiläufig, dass er morgen verreist.He casually mentioned that he was traveling tomorrow.
  2. Die beiläufige Bemerkung führte zu einer langen Diskussion.The casual remark led to a long discussion.
  3. Sie machte beiläufig eine Notiz in ihrem Kalender.She casually made a note in her calendar.

2.) "Unintentionally or as an additional comment"

"Beiläufig", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat beiläufig erwähnt, dass er befördert wurde.He incidentally mentioned that he was promoted.
  2. Sie sagte beiläufig, dass sie die Stadt verlassen würde.She said casually that she would leave the city.
  3. Das Thema wurde beiläufig in der Sitzung angesprochen.The topic was incidentally brought up in the meeting.
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