neben

preposition

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compared to

in comparison with

next to

beside

alongside

in addition to

besides

as well as

Synonyms and Related Words for neben

am an dem an bei gegen im Vergleich zu verglichen mit an der Seite von außer zuzüglich zusätzlich zu gegenüber verglichen

Definition of "neben" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "neben" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Gibt eine räumliche Nähe an; an der Seite von etwas oder jemandem. Verwendet mit Dativ (wo?) oder Akkusativ (wohin?).

DE: “Die Lampe steht neben dem Bett.”
A1
EN: “The lamp is next to the bed.”

DE: “Setz dich doch bitte neben mich.”
A2
EN: “Please sit down next to me.”

DE: “Die Schienen verlaufen kilometerweit neben der Autobahn.”
B1
EN: “The tracks run for kilometers alongside the motorway.”

Gibt an, dass etwas zusätzlich zu etwas anderem existiert oder geschieht; zusätzlich zu.

DE: “Peter hat einen Hund. Neben dem Hund hat er auch eine Katze.”
A1
EN: “Peter has a dog. Besides the dog, he also has a cat.”

DE: “Neben seiner Arbeit hat er kaum Zeit für Hobbys.”
A2
EN: “Besides his work, he has hardly any time for hobbies.”

DE: “Neben den bekannten Fakten gibt es auch viele Gerüchte über den Vorfall.”
B1
EN: “In addition to the known facts, there are also many rumors about the incident.”

Drückt einen Vergleich aus; im Verhältnis zu.

DE: “Du bist groß. Neben dir bin ich sehr klein.”
A1
EN: “You are tall. Next to you, I am very small.”

DE: “Neben diesem Problem sind unsere Sorgen wirklich nichts.”
A2
EN: “Compared to this problem, our worries are really nothing.”

DE: “Seine Leistung war gut, aber neben der des Gewinners wirkte sie fast durchschnittlich.”
B1
EN: “His performance was good, but compared to the winner's, it seemed almost average.”

Words Similar in Spelling to neben

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