ADJECTIVE
parallel/paʁaˈleːl/parallel; concurrent; side by side
parallel is a German adjective that means parallel, concurrent, or side by side. It is pronounced /paʁaˈleːl/.
Definitions
1.lying in the same direction and always the same distance apart(geometry; position)
a.used when two lines, surfaces, or objects are equally distant and never meet
Die Gleise verlaufen parallel zueinander.—The tracks run parallel to each other.
2.happening at the same time; concurrent(time; action)
a.taking place at the same time as something else
Er arbeitet parallel zu seinem Studium.—He works alongside his studies.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | parallel |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "parallel" mean in English?
- "parallel" means parallel, concurrent, or side by side. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "parallel"?
- "parallel" is pronounced /paʁaˈleːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "parallel"?
- "parallel" is a adjective in German.
