By the way Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈweɪ
BYE-thuh-WAY or BYE-thee-WAY
bˈaɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈeɪ
BYE-thuh-WAY or BYE-thee-WAY
Definition
Used to introduce a new topic or add extra information during a conversation, usually something not directly related to what was just said.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common in spoken and casual written English. Always placed at the beginning of the extra comment. Not for formal writing. Often used to smoothly change topics or bring up a reminder.
Spanish: por cierto - a propósitoPortuguese (BR): aliás - a propósitoPortuguese (PT): aliás - a propósitoChinese (Simplified): 顺便说一下 - 对了Chinese (Traditional): 順便說一下 - 對了Hindi: वैसेArabic: بالمناسبةBengali: আচ্ছা - যা হোকRussian: кстатиJapanese: ところでVietnamese: tiện thể - à nàyKorean: 근데 - 그건 그렇고Turkish: bu aradaUrdu: ویسےIndonesian: ngomong-ngomong - omong-omong
Example Sentences
By the way, your bag is on the table.
basic
By the way, do you know where my keys are?
basic
By the way, it's going to rain tomorrow.
basic
Oh, by the way, I met your cousin yesterday.
natural
By the way, if you're free later, let's grab some coffee.
natural
I finished the report. By the way, thanks for your help!
natural