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by in Dutch

by in Dutch is langs, bij, door — by means near or next to something.

by in Dutch

langs
adv
Along a path which runs past someone or something.
bij
prep
door
prep
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
tegen
prep
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
door
prep
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
vanwege
prep
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
door
prep
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
op
prep
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
per
prep
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
met
prep
Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy
per
prep
In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another.

What does "by" mean?

  1. prep Near or next to something.
    "She sat by the window all evening."
  2. prep Not later than a stated time.
    "Please submit the report by Friday."
  3. prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
    "The novel was written by a first-time author."
  4. prep Through the use of a particular method.
    "They travelled by train instead of flying."

by in a sentence

  • She sat by the window all evening.
  • Please submit the report by Friday.
  • The novel was written by a first-time author.
  • They travelled by train instead of flying.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "by" in Dutch?

"by" in Dutch is langs, bij, door. by means: Near or next to something.

How do you use "by" in a sentence?

Example: "She sat by the window all evening." In Dutch, "by" is langs, bij, door.

Are there other ways to say "by" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "by": langs, bij, door, tegen, vanwege, op.

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