причём
- 1.
Moreover, in addition, besides, what's more, and, at that, with
Usage info
причём is a conjunctive word used to connect sentences or parts of sentences, indicate supplementary instructions or additional information, and emphasize the importance and relevance of information.
It is equivalent to "more" or "besides" in English, and it serves as a supplement and emphasis in sentences.
Examples
- Ме́ри наняла́ но́вую домрабо́тницу, причём компете́нтную.Mary hired a new housekeeper, and a competent one at that.
- Ме́ри наняла́ но́вого домработника, причём компете́нтного.Mary hired a new housekeeper, and a competent one at that.
Typical usage
Adding / Emphasis (moreover)
и причём сра́зу
and right away, at that
причём недорого́
and it was inexpensive
причём беспла́тно
and for free
причём ещё как
and how; big time
Clarifying / Specifying details
причём в его́ по́льзу
and in his favor
причём по со́бственной во́ле
and of one’s own accord
причём не впервые́
and not for the first time
причём в отли́чие от други́х
and unlike the others
Relevance / Objection (“what’s X got to do with it?”)
при чём тут я?
What have I got to do with it?
при чём здесь де́ньги?
What does money have to do with it?
ни при чём
to have nothing to do with it; not be at fault
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Kur edited related words 1 year ago.
