Naast
Example: De kat ligt naast de hond op de mat.
Definition
"naast" is a Dutch preposition used to indicate that something is positioned beside or adjacent to another object, as in the example phrase, where the cat is lying next to the dog on the mat.
Etymology
The Dutch preposition "naast" originates from Middle Dutch and is related to the German word "neben" and English "next". It literally means 'near' or 'beside,' reflecting its use to describe proximity between objects.
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"Naast" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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