Neben
Example: Das Buch liegt neben dem Tisch auf dem Boden.
Definition
"Neben" is a German preposition used to indicate that something is located beside or next to another object, as in the phrase 'Das Buch liegt neben dem Tisch auf dem Boden,' meaning the book lies next to the table on the floor.
Etymology
The German preposition "neben" comes from Old High German 'neban,' which means 'at the side' or 'nearby.' It is related to the English word 'nab,' meaning to take or seize, originally implying closeness or proximity. Did you know that "neben" has been used in German for centuries to express spatial relationships?
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"Neben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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