Wobei Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wobei" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "although", "even though" or "despite". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "wobei"

Its most important properties are:

subordinating

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Wobei", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

Definition: "Although, even though, despite the fact that. Used to express a contradiction or limitation."
Translation(s): although, even though, despite, whereas
Synonym(s): obwohl, wenngleich, trotzdem
Related word(s): obgleich, wiewohl

📝 Some usage examples:

Er ist sehr intelligent, wobei er manchmal faul sein kann.He is very intelligent, although he can sometimes be lazy.
Sie mag Hunde, wobei sie allergisch gegen sie ist.She likes dogs, even though she is allergic to them.
Das Essen war lecker, wobei es etwas zu salzig war.The food was delicious, although it was a bit too salty.

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

Definition: "In which, in the process of which. Used to refer to a simultaneous action or process."
Translation(s): whereby, during which, in which process
Synonym(s): währenddessen, dabei
Related word(s): während, indem

📝 Some usage examples:

Er kochte das Abendessen, wobei er mit seiner Mutter telefonierte.He cooked dinner, whereby he talked on the phone with his mother.
Sie las ein Buch, wobei sie Musik hörte.She read a book, whereby she listened to music.
Wir gingen spazieren, wobei wir über unsere Zukunft sprachen.We went for a walk, whereby we talked about our future.