Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

nämlich

Translation (Übersetzung) namely, that is, because, you see
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈnɛːmlɪç]
B1
Adverb/Conjunction
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
conjunction adverb reason explanation specification
"Nämlich" is a versatile word that functions primarily as an adverb meaning "namely" or "that is" when providing clarification or specification. It can also be used as a causal conjunction meaning "because" or "you see" when giving a reason, though this usage is more informal. It typically appears in the middle or at the end of a sentence and is not used at the beginning. When used as a conjunction, it introduces a subordinate clause that explains the reason for something stated previously.

nämlich - German Adverb/Conjunction - nämlich Meaning - nämlich Translation - nämlich Adverb/Conjunction Examples

nämlich is a German Adverb/Conjunction

Learn nämlich meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. nämlich is classified as an Adverb/Conjunction in German grammar.

nämlich Examples (Beispiele) in English

nämlich examples with English translations. See how to use nämlich in sentences. nämlich example sentences in English below.

Er hat zwei Hobbys, nämlich Lesen und Schwimmen.
He has two hobbies, namely reading and swimming.
Specifying items in a list.
Das Buch ist teuer, es ist nämlich eine Erstausgabe.
The book is expensive; it's a first edition, you see.
Giving a reason informally.
Sie kommt später, sie muss nämlich noch arbeiten.
She's coming later because she still has to work.
Explaining a reason in conversation.

nämlich — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for nämlich — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Nämlich ich bin müde.
    Ich bin nämlich müde.
    "Nämlich" cannot start a sentence; it must follow the subject or verb.
  • Ich gehe, nämlich es regnet.
    Ich gehe, weil es regnet.
    When used as "because," "nämlich" doesn't introduce a subordinate clause like "weil"; it's used after a comma in main clauses or as an adverb.

nämlich Word Family - nämlich Related Words - nämlich Family Members

nämlich Word Family (Wortfamilie)

nämlich word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn nämlich family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore nämlich related words and expand your German vocabulary.

etymological root (etymologische Wurzel)
nah
Meaning: near
Example: "Nämlich" derives from Middle High German "næmelīche," related to "nah" meaning "near" in the sense of "specifically."
Adjective

nämlich Usage - nämlich Collocations - nämlich Idioms - nämlich Synonyms - nämlich Antonyms

nämlich Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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nämlich Collocations (Kollokationen)

nämlich collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn nämlich word combinations and how to use nämlich with other words naturally.

und zwar nämlich
and namely
Medium frequency
das ist nämlich
that is because
High frequency
nämlich so
namely like this
Low frequency
genau nämlich
exactly namely
Low frequency
nämlich auch
namely also
Medium frequency

nämlich Idioms (Redewendungen)

nämlich idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing nämlich with meanings and explanations. Master nämlich expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist nämlich so.
That's just how it is.
Used to emphasize that something is a fact or the way things are, often when giving a reason.
Nämlich gesagt, ...
To put it plainly, ...
A phrase used to introduce a straightforward or blunt statement.

nämlich Synonyms (Synonyme)

nämlich synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for nämlich and expand your German vocabulary. Learn nämlich similar words and their usage.

und zwar
Meaning: namely
High similarity
weil
Meaning: because
Medium similarity
denn
Meaning: for, because
Medium similarity
das heißt
Meaning: that is
High similarity
also
Meaning: so, therefore
Low similarity

nämlich Antonyms (Antonyme)

nämlich antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to nämlich. Discover nämlich opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless
obwohl
Meaning: although

nämlich Semantically Related Words - nämlich Contextually Related Words - nämlich Thematically Related Words

nämlich Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

nämlich semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to nämlich. Explore nämlich related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn nämlich contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

weil denn und zwar das heißt erklären

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