ADPOSITION

entlang/ɛntˈlaŋ/along; down

entlang is a German adposition that means along or down. It is pronounced /ɛntˈlaŋ/.

Definitions

1.in the direction of or beside something (usually a line such as a river, street, wall)(location)

a.next to or following the length of something

Wir spazieren den Fluss entlang.We are walking along the river.

b.following the length of in the sense of down

Er fährt die Straße entlang.He drives down the street.

Frequently asked questions

What does "entlang" mean in English?
"entlang" means along or down. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "entlang"?
"entlang" is pronounced /ɛntˈlaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "entlang"?
"entlang" is a adposition in German.

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