SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

wobei/ˈvoːbaɪ̯/whereby; in which; during which

wobei is a German subordinating conjunction that means whereby, in which, or during which. It is pronounced /ˈvoːbaɪ̯/.

Definitions

1.introducing a relative clause that qualifies or restricts what was said before(introducing a qualifying or restrictive clause)

a.used to add a limitation, explanation, or correction to the previous statement

Er machte einen Vorschlag, wobei niemand widersprach.He made a suggestion, whereby no one objected.

b.used to refer back to a situation or process and introduce an additional point

Sie hat eine schwierige Prüfung bestanden, wobei sie viel gelernt hat.She passed a difficult exam, during which she learned a lot.

Frequently asked questions

What does "wobei" mean in English?
"wobei" means whereby, in which, or during which. 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.

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