ADPOSITION

neben/ˈneːbn̩/next to; beside; in addition to

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

Definitions

1.in the position next to or beside something(location)

a.at the side of something or someone

Der Hund schläft neben dem Sofa.The dog sleeps next to the sofa.

2.in addition to something; as well as(addition)

a.as well as; together with

Neben Deutsch spricht sie auch Spanisch.Besides German, she also speaks Spanish.

Frequently asked questions

What does "neben" mean in English?
"neben" means next to, beside, or in addition to. 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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