übrigens
Translation
by the way, incidentally
Examples
Übrigens, hast du schon gehört?
By the way, have you heard?
Das ist übrigens mein neuer Wagen.
That is, by the way, my new car.
Grammar Patterns
Used at the start or inside a sentence (parenthetical usage) Übrigens, ich habe den Job bekommen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nebenbei (incidentally); English: by the way
Etymology
From 'übrig' (remaining/left over) + adverbial suffix '-ens'. Literally 'as for the rest'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'übrig' (left over) -> adding a 'left over' thought to the conversation.