by in Dutch
by in Dutch is langs, bij, door — by means near or next to something.
by in Dutch
langs
Along a path which runs past someone or something.
bij
door
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
tegen
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
door
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
vanwege
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
door
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
op
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
per
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
met
Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy
per
In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another.
What does "by" mean?
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prep Near or next to something.
"She sat by the window all evening."
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prep Not later than a stated time.
"Please submit the report by Friday."
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prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
"The novel was written by a first-time author."
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prep Through the use of a particular method.
"They travelled by train instead of flying."
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by in a sentence
- She sat by the window all evening.
- The old oak tree stands by the river.
- Please submit the report by Friday.
- I must finish this essay by tomorrow morning.
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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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