apropos

• Beschreibt etwas, das in einer bestimmten Situation sehr passend oder treffend ist, oft als Einschub oder nachträglicher Einwurf.

Describes something that is very appropriate to a particular situation.

1. Relevant or appropriateC1formal

   Of a suitable or pertinent nature; fitting the situation.

   Angemessen

   • Her comment was quite apropos to the discussion.
   • The speaker's anecdote was apropos and well-received.
   • His advice was particularly apropos given the circumstances.

   Synonymeapplicableappositeappropriateaptfittinggermanepertinentrelevantsuitable

   Antonymeinappropriateinaptirrelevantunsuitable

2. Timely or opportuneC1formal

   Happening at a favorable or suitable moment.

   Rechtzeitig

   • The arrival of the funds was apropos, just before the deadline.
   • Her suggestion came at an apropos moment during the meeting.
   • The rain stopped apropos for the outdoor ceremony.

   Synonymeappropriateaptopportuneseasonabletimelywell timed

   Antonymeinappropriateinopportuneunsuitableuntimely

3. Introducing a new topicC2formal

   Used to introduce a different subject or to indicate that something is relevant to the current conversation.

   Apropos

   • Apropos of nothing, he mentioned his vacation plans.
   • Apropos your earlier question, I have found the answer.
   • Apropos the budget, we need to discuss the new expenses.

   Synonymeby the wayconcerningincidentally

• Adverb, das 'in Bezug auf' oder 'hinsichtlich' bedeutet und häufig verwendet wird, um ein relevantes Thema oder einen Kommentar einzuführen. Es kann auch 'übrigens', 'nebenbei bemerkt' oder 'passend' bedeuten.

An adverb meaning 'with reference to' or 'concerning,' often used to introduce a relevant topic or comment. It can also mean 'appropriately' or 'opportunely' in context.

1. Relevantly or pertinentlyC1formal

   In a way that is appropriate or relevant to the current situation or subject.

   Treffend

   • His comment was apropos to the discussion about climate change.
   • She spoke apropos, addressing the main concerns of the audience.
   • The example he gave was particularly apropos to the argument.

   Synonymeappropriatelyaptlyfittinglypertinentlyrelevantlysuitably

   Antonymeimpertinentlyinappropriatelyirrelevantly

2. At an opportune momentC1formal

   Happening at a suitable or timely moment.

   Zur rechten Zeit

   • The rain stopped apropos, just as we were about to leave.
   • Her arrival was apropos, as we needed her expertise immediately.
   • The funding came apropos, saving the project from cancellation.

   Synonymeconvenientlyopportunelyseasonablytimely

   Antonymeinopportunelyunseasonablyuntimely

3. Introducing a new topicC2formal

   Used to introduce a different or related topic; by the way.

   Übrigens

   • Apropos, have you heard about the new policy changes?
   • Apropos of nothing, she mentioned her vacation plans.
   • Apropos, I think we should discuss the budget next.

   Synonymeby the wayincidentally

   Antonymeinappropriatelyirrelevantly

• Aus dem Französischen entlehnte Präposition, die in formellen und akademischen Kontexten verwendet wird, um einen Bezug, eine Verknüpfung oder eine Relevanz in Bezug auf ein zuvor erwähntes Thema, eine Person oder einen Gegenstand auszudrücken – bedeutet „in Bezug auf“, „hinsichtlich“ oder „im Zusammenhang mit“; wird häufig in der Form „apropos of“ verwendet.

A preposition borrowed from French, used in formal and academic contexts to indicate a connection, reference, or relevance to a previously mentioned topic, person, or thing — meaning 'with regard to', 'concerning', or 'in connection with'; often appears as 'apropos of'.

1. With regard to; concerning (reference to a topic)C2formalbusiness

   Used to introduce a remark, question, or statement that is connected to or relevant to something just mentioned; predominantly found in formal, academic, diplomatic, or literary discourse.

   bezüglich, apropos

   • Apropos what you said yesterday, I think you made the right decision.
   • Apropos the proposed changes, I think more information is needed.
   • I had an email from Sally yesterday — apropos of which, did you send her that article?

2. In connection with; related to (thematic relevance)C2formalpolitical

   Indicates that something is thematically linked, pertinent, or appropriate to a subject under discussion; formal usage, sometimes appearing in the fixed phrase 'apropos of'.

   in Bezug auf, hinsichtlich

   • Apropos of nothing, have you heard the latest news?
   • He made a comment apropos the new regulations.
   • Research findings apropos climate policy were presented at the conference.