English–German

“within” in German

German

Alsoinnerhalb

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɪnən/

Example

Das klärte sich binnen kurzer Zeit.

That became clear within a short time.

Illustration for binnen (within)

How to say “within” in German

“Within” in German is binnen.

A boundary encloses something, whether a place or a bounded span before an event is finished.

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

Example sentences with binnen

Die Reklamation wurde binnen drei Tagen bearbeitet.

The complaint was processed within three days.

Tips for using binnen

  • In careful written German, binnen can govern the genitive, as in 'binnen eines Monats', while phrases such as 'binnen zwei Tagen' are also standard.

Other German words for “within”

Die Kosten bleiben innerhalb des Budgets.

The costs remain within the budget.

“within” in other languages