wobei

whereby

adverb conjunction vo-BYE Common

Also means

although

Usage Note

wobei literally means 'at which' but is mostly used as a soft conjunction adding a qualifying afterthought, like 'though' or 'mind you'. It sends the verb to the end of its clause, and in speech it often signals second thoughts: Ich komme mit, wobei ich nicht lange bleibe.

Examples

"Ich helfe gern, wobei ich wenig Zeit habe."

Natural Translation

I'll gladly help, though I have little time.

Literal Translation

I help gladly, whereby I little time have.

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