across in German
across in German is gegenüber, über, quer — across means from one side of something to the other.
across in German
gegenüber
On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
über
(Southern US, AAVE) across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
gegenüber
(Southern US, AAVE) across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
über
From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).
quer
From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).
What does "across" mean?
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prep From one side of something to the other.
"She swam across the river."
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prep On the opposite side of.
"The bakery is across the street from the bank."
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adv From one side to the other; to the opposite side.
"The river is about a mile across."
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across in a sentence
- She swam across the river.
- They built a bridge across the valley.
- The bakery is across the street from the bank.
- Our new neighbours live across the road, just opposite the post office.
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What is "across" in German?
"across" in German is gegenüber, über, quer. across means: From one side of something to the other.
How do you use "across" in a sentence?
Example: "She swam across the river." In German, "across" is gegenüber, über, quer.
Are there other ways to say "across" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "across": gegenüber, über, quer.
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