both in German
both in German is sowohl ... als auch, beide — both means referring to two people or things together, rather than just one.
both in German
sowohl ... als auch
Including both of (used with and).
beide
Each of the two; one and the other; referring to two individuals or items.
What does "both" mean?
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det Referring to two people or things together, rather than just one.
"Both children were tired after the long drive."
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conj Used with "and" to emphasize that two things are true or included together.
"She is both talented and modest about it."
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both in a sentence
- Both children were tired after the long drive.
- She is both talented and modest about it.
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What is "both" in German?
"both" in German is sowohl ... als auch, beide. both means: Referring to two people or things together, rather than just one.
How do you use "both" in a sentence?
Example: "Both children were tired after the long drive." In German, "both" is sowohl ... als auch, beide.
Are there other ways to say "both" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "both": sowohl ... als auch, beide.
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