German Conversation · Level 115
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German word
hierbei
Pronunciation
IPA/hiːɐ̯ˈbaɪ̯/
Meaning
- adverbin doing so
Example
Er hat hierbei seine Ideen klar erklärt.
In doing so, he explained his ideas clearly.
More examples
hierbei handelt es sich um ein technisches Problem.
In doing so, he clearly explained his ideas.
Core concept
The current activity carries an attached point that affects how it is understood or what it achieves.
Common phrases
hierbei handelt es sich um
in this case, it is a matter of
hierbei geht es um
in this case, it is about
hierbei ist zu beachten
in this respect, it should be noted
Similar words
dabei: During an action or event, as something connected happens at the same time.
nebenbei: Incidentally, alongside a main activity and not as its main purpose.
währenddessen: Meanwhile, while another event or process is underway.
Definition in German
Bei dem, was hier gerade gesagt oder getan wird; in diesem Zusammenhang.
Word origin
The adverb hierbei developed from the German elements hier ('here') and bei ('with, at, in connection with'), which merged into one word.
Usage tips
- English 'hereby' is mainly a formal term meaning by this statement or document, so it is not the normal equivalent of German hierbei.
Other meanings
- therebyadverb
- in this respectadverb