Meaning
Used to add a comment or information that is related but not central to the topic.
Primary Function
Adding supplementary points
Communicative Purpose
To introduce additional information connected to the topic
Pattern
im Übrigen
Core Structure
im Übrigen
Função primária
Adding supplementary points
Propósito comunicativo
To introduce additional information connected to the topic
Situações de gatilho
During a conversation when a secondary idea arises; in letters or emails to add side remarks
Contextos
Casual conversations, business communication, formal letters
Padrão
im Übrigen
Estrutura central
im Übrigen
Slots de substituição
Keine variablen Stellen; die Fügung wird unverändert verwendet.
Colocados típicos
- ist
- war
- hat
- erwähnte
- sagte
- lässt sich
Substituições comuns
- übrigens (more common
- informal)
- außerdem (neutral)
- des Weiteren (more formal)
Erros comuns
Omitting the following comma, confusing it with „übrigens“ at the start of a sentence, incorrect placement in the sentence.
Similar / contraste
außerdem, des Weiteren, nichtsdestotrotz, übrigens
Interferências
English speakers may confuse “im Übrigen” with “in particular” or “by the way”, which have different nuances.
Família do chunk
- außerdem
- des Weiteren
- übrigens
- nichtsdestotrotz
Nuance
Introduces a subsequent, usually peripheral remark and signals that the point is not central to the discussion.
Efeito pragmático
Signals that the speaker is introducing an additional, non-central aspect.
Dica de memória
by the way
Nota
Im Übrigen wird häufig in schriftlicher Kommunikation verwendet, um Nachträge oder ergänzende Bemerkungen einzufügen.
Upgrade path
des Weiteren
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