Meaning
Used to explain or specify something that has just been mentioned.
Cultural Background
Used to show you are being logical and transparent. Used similarly, often with a slightly more relaxed tone. Common in spoken Swiss German, though 'nämlich' is standard German. Very frequent in daily speech to connect thoughts.
The 'Reason' Trick
Whenever you say 'because' (weil), try swapping it for 'nämlich' in a separate sentence to sound more native.
Meaning
Used to explain or specify something that has just been mentioned.
The 'Reason' Trick
Whenever you say 'because' (weil), try swapping it for 'nämlich' in a separate sentence to sound more native.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with 'nämlich'.
Ich kann nicht kommen, ich muss ___ arbeiten.
Nämlich provides the reason for not coming.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesIch kann nicht kommen, ich muss ___ arbeiten.
Nämlich provides the reason for not coming.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, never.
Related Phrases
und zwar
similarnamely / specifically
deswegen
similartherefore
