adverb
by the way, incidentally
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übrigens is an adverb meaning 'by the way' or 'incidentally', used to add a parenthetical remark or extra information. It can appear clause-initial or in the middle field (Übrigens, ... / Ich habe es übrigens gemacht.). Not reflexive, needs no preposition; common in both spoken and written German.
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Ich habe übrigens gestern deine Nachricht bekommen.
Incidentally, I received your message yesterday.
Obwohl das Wetter schlecht war, kamen viele Leute; übrigens gab es kostenfreie Parkplätze, sodass die Besucher schneller ankamen.
Although the weather was bad, many people came; by the way, there were free parking spaces, so the visitors arrived more quickly.
Übrigens, hast du den Termin bestätigt?
By the way, did you confirm the appointment?
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Imagine a small sticky note on a letter that says 'Übrigens:' as a side comment.
Sounds like 'you bring ins' — think 'by the way' as an extra note.