nämlich

Meaning

Adj

same, either the same object or sometimes just the same type of object

Adv

1. namely
2. because (put after the conjugated verb, rather than at the beginning of the clause)

Concepts

namely

viz.

videlicet

same

that is to say

i.e.

that is

to wit

viz

in particular

wit

anyhow

anyway

in either case

since

above all

scilicet

specifically

Hyphenated as

näm‧lich

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈnɛːmlɪç/

Etymology

From Name (“name”) + -lich (“-ly”).

Sentences

Wir verfolgen nämlich aufmerksam , was passiert .

We are keeping a close eye on what is going on there.

Sie malt nämlich auch Blumen , Hunde und Kinder .

She also paints flowers, dogs and children.