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neben

next to, beside

In German

neben

nay-ben
English
next to, beside
Español
al lado de, junto a
Italiano
accanto a, vicino a

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. 1

    Ich stelle den Stuhl neben den Tisch.

    I put the chair next to the table.

    accusative
  2. 2

    Der Stuhl steht neben dem Tisch.

    The chair stands next to the table.

    dative
  3. 3

    Sie sitzt neben mir.

    She sits next to me.

    dative

FAQ

How do you say "next to, beside" in German?

"next to, beside" in German is "neben" (nay-ben). Example: Ich stelle den Stuhl neben den Tisch..

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behind
hinter
hin-ter
over, above, across, about
über
yoo-ber
in, into
in
in
under, below, among
unter
un-ter
in front of, before (time or place)
vor
for
between
zwischen
tsvish-en
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