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Usages of nämlich
Er kommt später, nämlich direkt nach der Arbeit, und bringt frische Brötchen mit.
He’ll come later, namely right after work, and bring fresh bread rolls.
Ich kann heute nicht ins Museum, ich habe nämlich meinen Ausweis vergessen.
I can’t go to the museum today, because I forgot my ID.
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