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Neben Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Neben" is mainly used as preposition meaning "next to", "beside" or "near". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "neben"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: accusative, dative
- Functions: local
Meanings of "neben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Indicates spatial proximity (next to, beside)"
"Neben", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Next to, beside, near. Indicates spatial proximity."
- Translation(s): next to, beside, near, by
- Synonym(s): bei, an
- Antonym(s): Fern, Weit entfernt
- Related word(s): nahe, benachbart
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Buch liegt neben dem Telefon.
- Sie wohnt neben der Schule.
- Ich sitze neben meinem besten Freund.
2.) "Indicates something parallel or additional (besides, in addition to)"
"Neben", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Additionally, besides. Indicates something done or existing in a parallel or additional manner."
- Translation(s): besides, in addition to, alongside
- Synonym(s): Zusätzlich, Nebenbei
- Antonym(s): Ausschließlich
- Related word(s): Außerdem, Daneben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er arbeitet neben seinem Studium.
- Sie macht neben ihrem Hauptberuf noch Yoga.
- Neben seiner Tätigkeit als Lehrer ist er auch Autor.