ADPOSITION

neben/ˈneːbn̩/next to; beside; besides

neben is a German adposition that means next to, beside, or besides. It is pronounced /ˈneːbn̩/.

Definitions

1.at or to the side of something; in close proximity(location)

a.used to indicate physical position next to or close to something

Der Hund sitzt neben dem Tisch.The dog is sitting next to the table.

b.used with accusative to indicate movement to a position next to something

Ich stelle die Tasche neben die Tür.I put the bag next to the door.

2.in addition to; besides(in addition)

a.used to express something additional

Neben seiner Arbeit studiert er noch.Besides his job, he is also studying.

Frequently asked questions

What does "neben" mean in English?
"neben" means next to, beside, or besides. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "neben"?
"neben" is pronounced /ˈneːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "neben"?
"neben" is a adposition in German.

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