CEFR C1

incidentally

Translation

ところで / ついでに / 付随して

Meaning

Used to introduce a piece of information that is not central to the main topic but is nevertheless relevant or interesting.

Examples

  • The hotel was quite expensive, but incidentally, it offered the best breakfast in the city.
    The hotel was quite expensive, but incidentally, it offered the best breakfast in the city.
  • I need to pick up some milk; incidentally, do we have enough coffee for the morning?
    I need to pick up some milk; incidentally, do we have enough coffee for the morning?