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im Übrigen

by the way; for the rest; moreover

adverb im UE-bri-gen Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

in all other respects

Usage Note

im Übrigen is a moderately formal filler that introduces a supplementary or tangential remark. It can mean 'by the way' in speech, or 'in all other respects' in formal written contexts.

Examples

"Im Übrigen wäre eine Entschuldigung angebracht."

Natural Translation

By the way, an apology would be appropriate.

Literal Translation

In the remaining-thing, an apology would be appropriate.

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