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neben

/ˈneːbn̩/· preposition

next to, beside

The printer neben der Tür, your colleague neben dir.

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neben
next to (Wo? + dative)

Der Drucker steht neben dem Schrank.

The printer is next to the cupboard.

Real examples

  • Der Drucker steht neben der Tür.The printer is next to the door.
  • Wer sitzt neben dir?Who's sitting next to you?
  • Die Maus liegt neben der Tastatur.The mouse is next to the keyboard.

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