By the way
Definition
An adverb used to spontaneously introduce a remark, memory, or digression directly or indirectly related to the topic under discussion; as a neuter noun, it designates a subtle allusion, an incidental remark, a fine irony, or an indirect suggestion made within a conversation.
Bilingual Equivalents
- By the way
- Incidentally
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable adverb; variable neuter noun with structural plural variants 'apropouri' or 'aproposuri'. |
| Formation | Neological borrowing from French 'à propos', structurally integrated as a single lexical unit. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.pro.ˈpo] |
| Source | Academic Grammar of the Romanian Language and Orthographic Guide |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Am vorbit ieri cu Mihai despre proiect și, apropo, mi-a spus că va întârzia cu raportul final.
EN: I spoke with Mihai yesterday about the project and, by the way, he told me he would be late with the final report.
RO: Ea a lansat un apropo destul de transparent la adresa colegilor care nu își termină sarcinile la timp.
EN: She dropped a fairly transparent hint directed at the colleagues who do not finish their tasks on time.
RO: Apropo de vacanța de vară, ați reușit să rezervați biletele de avion pentru zborul spre Roma?
EN: Speaking of the summer vacation, did you manage to book the plane tickets for the flight to Rome?
Idioms & Phrases
Apropo de / Speaking of / Regarding
RO: Locuțiune prepozițională utilizată pentru a face trecerea logică spre un nou subiect corelat cu cel anterior.
EN: A prepositional phrase used to make a logical transition to a new topic correlated with the previous one.
A arunca un apropo / To drop a hint / make an allusion
RO: A exprima o nemulțumire sau o dorință în mod indirect, sperând că interlocutorul va înțelege mesajul ascuns.
EN: To express a dissatisfaction or desire indirectly, hoping that the interlocutor will catch the hidden message.
Răspuns fără apropo / Direct / Straightforward answer
RO: Replică clară, sinceră și tranșantă care elimină orice ambiguitate, ironie sau interpretare secundară.
EN: A clear, honest, and decisive reply that eliminates any ambiguity, irony, or secondary interpretation.
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