Abseits Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abseits" is mainly used as adverb meaning "aside", "apart" or "off to the side". It is also used as preposition and noun.

Essential properties of "Abseits"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Abseits
  • Plural: die [n/a]

Meanings of "Abseits" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Apart, at a distance"

"Abseits", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er stand abseits und beobachtete das Spiel.He stood aside and watched the game.
  2. Das Haus liegt abseits der Hauptstraße.The house is located off the main road.
  3. Sie saß abseits und las ein Buch.She sat apart and read a book.

2.) "Outside a main area or activity"

"Abseits", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Abseits der Stadt gibt es viele Wälder.Away from the city, there are many forests.
  2. Abseits des Weges entdeckten wir eine Quelle.Off the path, we discovered a spring.
  3. Abseits der Diskussionen blieb er ruhig.Outside of the discussions, he remained calm.

3.) "Offside (in soccer)"

"Abseits", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Spieler stand im Abseits.The player was offside.
  2. Das Tor wurde wegen Abseits nicht gezählt.The goal was disallowed due to offside.
  3. Der Schiedsrichter pfiff Abseits.The referee blew for offside.
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