ADPOSITION

bei/baɪ̯/at; with; near

bei is a German adposition that means at, with, or near. It is pronounced /baɪ̯/.

Definitions

1.at the house or place of someone/something(location)

a.at someone's place or company

Ich bin heute Abend bei Anna.I'm at Anna's place tonight.

b.at (a workplace, an event, etc.)

Er arbeitet bei Siemens.He works at Siemens.

2.near, close to a place or thing(proximity)

a.near a specific location

Das Hotel liegt bei der Altstadt.The hotel is near the old town.

Frequently asked questions

What does "bei" mean in English?
"bei" means at, with, or near. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "bei"?
"bei" is pronounced /baɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "bei"?
"bei" is a adposition in German.

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