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.
