Translation of German word "neben" to English
neben
/nɛːbən/
Meaning
PrepositionNext to; at the side of.
How to use
The preposition neben ('next to / beside / in addition to') is a two-way preposition (Wechselpräposition). It governs the dative case when indicating position (answering wo? / where: neben mir — next to me) and the accusative case when indicating movement (answering wohin? / where to: neben mich — next to me/seating direction). It can also mean 'in addition to' or 'besides'.
🇬🇧 English
beside
Example
Ich brauche neben diesem noch ein weiteres Wörterbuch.
I need another dictionary besides this one.
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Common phrases
- neben mir sitzen— to sit next to me (dative location)
- nebenbei— by the way / on the side / incidentally (adverb)
- nebenan— next door / nearby (adverb)
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What is the definition of the German word "neben"?▼
The German word "neben" is defined as: "Next to; at the side of."
What does the German word "neben" mean?▼
The German word "neben" means "beside" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "neben"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich brauche neben diesem noch ein weiteres Wörterbuch." (which translates as "I need another dictionary besides this one.").
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