Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

wobei

Translation (Übersetzung) whereby, while, whereas
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [voˈbaɪ̯]
B1
Conjunction
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
grammar conjunction contrast subordinating concession
Wobei is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause. It can express contrast, concession, or provide additional information. It often corresponds to 'whereby', 'while', or 'whereas' in English. The verb in the subordinate clause goes to the end.

wobei - German Conjunction - wobei Meaning - wobei Translation - wobei Conjunction Examples

wobei is a German Conjunction

Learn wobei meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. wobei is classified as a Conjunction in German grammar.

wobei Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Er arbeitet viel, wobei er trotzdem Zeit für seine Familie findet.
He works a lot, while still finding time for his family.
Expressing contrast or concession
Das Projekt war erfolgreich, wobei es einige Schwierigkeiten gab.
The project was successful, whereby there were some difficulties.
Providing additional information
Sie spricht gut Deutsch, wobei sie noch Fehler macht.
She speaks German well, although she still makes mistakes.
Expressing mild contrast

wobei Word Family - wobei Related Words - wobei Family Members

wobei Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

compound (Zusammensetzung)
wo
Meaning: where
Example: Wo bist du?
Conjunction
bei
Meaning: at, with, by
Example: Ich bin bei dir.
Preposition

wobei Usage - wobei Collocations - wobei Idioms - wobei Synonyms - wobei Antonyms

wobei Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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wobei Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

wobei es darauf ankommt
where it matters
Medium frequency
wobei ich bleiben möchte
where I want to stay
Medium frequency
wobei er Recht hat
where he is right
Medium frequency
wobei das Problem liegt
where the problem lies
Medium frequency
wobei ich helfen kann
where I can help
Medium frequency

wobei Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Wobei?
What do you mean?
Used to ask for clarification or to express doubt about what was just said
Wobei bleibt...?
What about...?
Used to ask about something that seems to be missing or forgotten

wobei Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

während
Meaning: while
High similarity
wohingegen
Meaning: whereas
High similarity
obwohl
Meaning: although
Medium similarity
indem
Meaning: by, while
Medium similarity

wobei Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

weil
Meaning: because
da
Meaning: since, because

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wobei Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

während obwohl wohingegen indem trotzdem

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