No. 554 in Russian
кстати
"By the way" or "incidentally."
In a sentence
Кстати, ты где купил этот свитер?
By the way, where did you get this sweater?
'Кстати' is used as an introductory phrase to bring up a related or unrelated topic in the conversation.
Этот магазин, кстати, работает до позднего вечера.
This shop, by the way, is open until late evening.
'Кстати' is used here to add supplementary information to the statement, highlighting its relevance.
Твоя идея, кстати, была очень удачной.
Your idea, by the way, was very successful.
'Кстати' is utilized to emphasize and draw attention to the additional clause that provides significant detail.
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