ADVERB

namentlich/ˈnaːməntlɪç/by name; specifically; especially

namentlich is a German adverb that means by name, specifically, or especially. It is pronounced /ˈnaːməntlɪç/.

Definitions

1.by name; individually (naming particular persons or things)(specification)

a.with explicit mention of names

Die Mitglieder wurden namentlich genannt.—The members were mentioned by name.

2.especially; particularly(emphasis)

a.used for special emphasis or specification

Es betrifft namentlich die neuen Kollegen.—It concerns especially the new colleagues.

Frequently asked questions

What does "namentlich" mean in English?
"namentlich" means by name, specifically, or especially. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "namentlich"?
"namentlich" is pronounced /ˈnaːməntlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "namentlich"?
"namentlich" is a adverb in German.

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