Neben
Example: Das Buch liegt neben dem Laptop auf dem Tisch.
Definition
"Neben" is a German preposition meaning 'next to' or 'beside,' used to indicate the position of one object relative to another. For example, in the phrase 'Das Buch liegt neben dem Laptop auf dem Tisch,' it shows that the book is located beside the laptop on the table.
Etymology
The German preposition "neben" comes from Old High German 'nebun,' related to the word 'näch,' meaning 'near' or 'next to.' It has retained its spatial meaning over centuries, consistently indicating closeness or adjacency. Did you know? Its English cousin is the word 'nigh,' which is now mostly poetic.
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"Neben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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