German Conversation · Level 183
30 words
German word
nebst
Pronunciation
IPA/neːpst/
Meaning
- prepositionbesides
Example
Im Paket war nebst der Rechnung ein Prospekt.
Besides the invoice, the package contained a brochure.
More examples
Der Endpreis wird nebst Steuern und Gebühren ausgewiesen.
The final price is stated along with taxes and fees.
Core concept
A main thing presented together with a further thing as part of the same set.
Common phrases
nebst Steuern und Gebühren
along with taxes and fees
nebst dem Hinweis
along with the notice
Similar words
mit: Indicates the presence of a person or thing together with another.
zusammen mit: Indicates being together with a specified person or thing.
Definition in German
Ausdrückt, dass etwas zusätzlich zu einem Bezugsgegenstand vorhanden ist und im Standarddeutsch meist den Dativ verlangt.
Word origin
The German preposition nebst developed from the older forms nebest and nebist, which combined the idea of being beside something with added inclusion.
Usage tips
- Nebst is mainly formal or written, while zusammen mit is more usual in ordinary conversation.
Other meanings
- together withpreposition
- andpreposition
Opposites
- ohnewithoutpreposition