English–German

“aside” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/baɪ̯ˈzaɪ̯tə/

Example

Leg das Buch beiseite.

Put the book aside.

Illustration for beiseite (aside)

How to say “aside” in German

“Aside” in German is beiseite.

Attention or physical movement shifts from the center to a nearby side area without necessarily removing the thing permanently.

Full entry for beiseite: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with beiseite

Wenn wir das Problem beiseite stellen, finden wir schnellere Lösungen.

If we set the problem aside, we will find faster solutions.

Tips for using beiseite

  • The expression jemanden beiseite nehmen means taking someone aside for a separate conversation, not moving that person permanently away.

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