by in German
by in German is längs, bei, neben — by means near or next to something.
by in German
längs
Along a path which runs past someone or something.
bei
Near or next to.
neben
Near or next to.
von
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
bei
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
durch
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
bis
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
von
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
bei
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
durch
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
durch
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
mit
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
indem
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
mittels
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
nach
Indicates a means of classification or organisation.
um
bei
(with, the) Acted on in units of the specified size or measure. (Sometimes hyperbolically)
von
(with, the) Acted on in units of the specified size or measure. (Sometimes hyperbolically)
auf
Used to separate dimensions when describing the size of something.
mal
Used to separate dimensions when describing the size of something.
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 German?
"by" in German is längs, bei, neben. by means: Near or next to something.
How do you use "by" in a sentence?
Example: "She sat by the window all evening." In German, "by" is längs, bei, neben.
Are there other ways to say "by" in German?
Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "by": längs, bei, neben, von, durch, bis.
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