DETERMINER

beide/ˈbaɪ̯də/both; both of them

beide is a German determiner that means both or both of them. It is pronounced /ˈbaɪ̯də/.

Definitions

1.both; the two mentioned people or things(people or things)

a.used to refer to two people previously mentioned

Beide sind heute nicht in der Schule.Both are not in school today.

b.used to refer to two things previously mentioned

Ich mag beide Bücher.I like both books.

Frequently asked questions

What does "beide" mean in English?
"beide" means both or both of them. It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "beide"?
"beide" is pronounced /ˈbaɪ̯də/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "beide"?
"beide" is a determiner in German.

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