English–German

“next to each other” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/anaɪ̯ˈnandɐ/

Example

Die beiden Stühle stehen dicht aneinander.

The two chairs are standing close together.

Illustration for aneinander (next to each other)

How to say “next to each other” in German

“Next to each other” in German is aneinander.

Objects pressed together in a tight row, with almost no space between neighboring objects.

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

Example sentences with aneinander

Am Bahnhof gingen die Reisenden oft aneinander vorbei.

At the station, the travelers often passed each other.

Tips for using aneinander

  • Aneinander emphasizes contact or very small gaps, whereas nebeneinander usually only means side by side.

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