ADVERB
daneben/ˈdaːneːbm̩/beside it; at the same time; amiss
daneben is a German adverb that means beside it, at the same time, or amiss. It is pronounced /ˈdaːneːbm̩/.
Definitions
1.beside it; next to something(location)
a.at the side of something
Der Stuhl steht daneben.—The chair is next to it.
2.in addition to it; as well as(manner, assessment)
a.at the same time; additionally
Er hat viel Arbeit und daneben noch zwei Kinder zu versorgen.—He has a lot of work and, in addition, two children to care for.
3.amiss; wrong; off target(incorrect, failed attempt)
a.to be wrong or off with something (especially in sports, attempts)
Beim Wurf ging der Ball knapp daneben.—On the throw, the ball narrowly missed (the target).
Frequently asked questions
- What does "daneben" mean in English?
- "daneben" means beside it, at the same time, or amiss. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "daneben"?
- "daneben" is pronounced /ˈdaːneːbm̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "daneben"?
- "daneben" is a adverb in German.
