English–German

“both” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaɪ̯də/

Example

Ich mag beide.

I like both.

Illustration for beide (both)

How to say “both” in German

“Both” in German is beide.

A pair marked as one complete set, with each member still distinct.

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

Example sentences with beide

Wir beide haben Hunger.

We are both hungry.

Tips for using beide

  • Before a plural noun, beide changes with case, as in 'beide Bücher' but 'mit beiden Büchern'.

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