Übrigens Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Übrigens" is mainly used as adverb meaning "by the way", "incidentally" or "apropos". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "übrigens"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

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

Definition: "By the way, incidentally, apropos. Used to introduce a new topic or an additional comment."
Translation(s): by the way, incidentally, apropos
Synonym(s): Nebenbei, Apropos, Im Übrigen
Related word(s): Beiläufig, Nebenbei bemerkt

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich habe das Buch gelesen. Übrigens, es war sehr interessant.I read the book. By the way, it was very interesting.
Übrigens, hast du schon von dem neuen Restaurant gehört?By the way, have you heard about the new restaurant?
Das Wetter ist heute schön. Übrigens, wir sollten einen Spaziergang machen.The weather is nice today. By the way, we should go for a walk.

"übrigens", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

Definition: "Used to add additional information or make an incidental observation."
Translation(s): incidentally, furthermore, moreover
Synonym(s): überdies, zudem, außerdem
Related word(s): apropos, nebenbei gesagt

📝 Some usage examples:

Er ist sehr intelligent und übrigens auch sehr freundlich.He is very intelligent and, incidentally, also very friendly.
Das Konzert war großartig. Übrigens, ich habe dort deinen Bruder getroffen.The concert was great. By the way, I met your brother there.
Übrigens, ich habe vergessen, dir zu sagen, dass morgen keine Schule ist.By the way, I forgot to tell you that there's no school tomorrow.