ADPOSITION

jenseits/ˈjɛnˌzaɪ̯t͡s/beyond; on the other side of

jenseits is a German adposition that means beyond or on the other side of. It is pronounced /ˈjɛnˌzaɪ̯t͡s/.

Definitions

1.on the other side of something, beyond (usually spatial, with genitive)(location)

a.on the other side of a physical boundary

Jenseits des Flusses liegt ein kleiner Ort.There is a small village on the other side of the river.

2.beyond something in an abstract sense (such as a limit, border, or understanding)(figurative)

a.outside the limits of a certain concept

Jenseits aller Zweifel steht fest, dass er geholfen hat.Beyond all doubt, it is certain that he helped.

Frequently asked questions

What does "jenseits" mean in English?
"jenseits" means beyond or on the other side of. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "jenseits"?
"jenseits" is pronounced /ˈjɛnˌzaɪ̯t͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "jenseits"?
"jenseits" is a adposition in German.

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