A2Grammartwo-way case

neben

next to, beside

In German

neben

nay-ben
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง English
next to, beside
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Espaรฑol
al lado de, junto a
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italiano
accanto a, vicino a
๐Ÿ’ก

Note

Use dative for location (Wo? - Where?) and accusative for direction (Wohin? - Whither/Where to?).

Common Phrases

Neben der Spur sein
To be off track/not oneself
Nebenbei bemerkt
By the way
Neben dem Thema
Off topic

Example Sentences

1

Ich stelle den Stuhl neben den Tisch.

I put the chair next to the table.

accusative
2

Der Stuhl steht neben dem Tisch.

The chair stands next to the table.

dative
3

Sie sitzt neben mir.

She sits next to me.

dative

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