SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
wobei/ˈvoːbaɪ̯/whereby; in which; while
wobei is a German subordinating conjunction that means whereby, in which, or while. It is pronounced /ˈvoːbaɪ̯/.
Definitions
1.introduces a subordinate clause specifying the context, details, or consequence of a statement(relative clause; specifying circumstance or detail)
a.by which; during which (refers back to a situation or process previously mentioned)
Sie zog in eine neue Stadt, wobei sie viele Freunde zurücklassen musste.—She moved to a new city, whereby she had to leave many friends behind.
b.while; at the same time as (introduces parallel or simultaneous events)
Er las ein Buch, wobei er Musik hörte.—He read a book while listening to music.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wobei" mean in English?
- "wobei" means whereby, in which, or while. It is a German subordinating conjunction.
- How do you pronounce "wobei"?
- "wobei" is pronounced /ˈvoːbaɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "wobei"?
- "wobei" is a subordinating conjunction in German.
