Nebenbei Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nebenbei" is used as adverb with the meaning of "at the same time", "simultaneously" or "meanwhile".

Essential properties of "nebenbei"

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Simultaneously, while doing something else"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie kocht und hört nebenbei Musik.She cooks and listens to music at the same time.
  2. Er arbeitet Vollzeit und studiert nebenbei.He works full-time and studies alongside it.
  3. Nebenbei bemerkt, ich habe dein Buch sehr genossen.Incidentally, I really enjoyed your book.

2.) "Casually, informally, without much importance"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie erwähnte nebenbei, dass sie umziehen wird.She mentioned casually that she would be moving.
  2. Er fragte nebenbei, ob ich am Wochenende Zeit hätte.He casually asked if I had time on the weekend.
  3. Nebenbei gesagt, ich mag dein neues Auto.By the way, I like your new car.

3.) "As a secondary or additional activity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie arbeitet als Lehrerin und schreibt nebenbei Bücher.She works as a teacher and writes books on the side.
  2. Er verdient sich nebenbei etwas Geld als Kellner.He earns some extra money as a waiter on the side.
  3. Nebenbei betreibt er noch einen kleinen Online-Shop.Additionally, he also runs a small online shop.
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