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Entlang Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Entlang" is mainly used as preposition meaning "along", "alongside" or "down". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "entlang"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: accusative, genitive
- Functions: local
Meanings of "entlang" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Along, following a line/direction"
"Entlang", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Along, following a line or direction (often with genitive or dative)."
- Translation(s): along, alongside
- Synonym(s): längs, längst
- Antonym(s): quer
- Related word(s): entlangfahren, entlanggehen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir spazierten entlang des Flusses.
- Die Straße führt entlang der Küste.
- Der Hund lief entlang des Zauns.
2.) "Along, in a parallel direction (postpositional)"
"Entlang", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Along, in a parallel direction (often used postpositionally)."
- Translation(s): along, down
- Synonym(s): längs, der Länge nach
- Antonym(s): quer
- Related word(s): entlangführen, entlanglaufen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Gehen Sie hier entlang.
- Der Weg führt am Fluss entlang.
- Fahren Sie die Straße entlang.