ADVERB

abseits/ˈapz̥aɪ̯t͡s/offside; away from; aside

abseits is a German adverb that means offside, away from, or aside. It is pronounced /ˈapz̥aɪ̯t͡s/.

Definitions

1.at a distance; away from the main area(location)

a.not at the center; aside or off to the side

Das Haus liegt abseits vom Dorf.The house is located away from the village.

2.in an offside position (according to the rules of soccer)(sports, soccer)

a.being in a position that violates the offside rule in soccer

Der Angreifer stand im Abseits.The attacker was in an offside position.

Frequently asked questions

What does "abseits" mean in English?
"abseits" means offside, away from, or aside. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "abseits"?
"abseits" is pronounced /ˈapz̥aɪ̯t͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "abseits"?
"abseits" is a adverb in German.

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