nebensächlich
Translation
secondary, incidental, minor, trivial
Examples
Das ist nur eine nebensächliche Information.
That is just incidental information.
Kümmern wir uns nicht um nebensächliche Details.
Let's not worry about minor details.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) + noun secondary ... That is a secondary problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unimportant, trivial, minor; Antonyms: important, essential, main
Etymology
Composed of 'neben' (beside/next to) + 'Sache' (thing/matter) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). Literally means 'beside-the-matter-ly', hence secondary.
Memory Tips
Think of it as something that is 'neben der Sache' - 'beside the point' or not the main focus.