parallel in German
parallel in German is parallel, gleichlaufend, parallel zu — parallel means running alongside something else, always the same distance apart, never meeting.
parallel in German
parallel
Equally distant from one another at all points.
gleichlaufend
Equally distant from one another at all points.
parallel zu
Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".
parallel
Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".
parallel
With a parallel relationship.
Breitenkreis
(geography) A line of latitude.
Breitengrad
(geography) A line of latitude.
Parallele
(military) One of a series of long trenches constructed before a besieged fortress, by the besieging force, as a cover for troops supporting the attacking batteries. They are roughly parallel to the line of outer defenses of the fortress.
parallel
(military) One of a series of long trenches constructed before a besieged fortress, by the besieging force, as a cover for troops supporting the attacking batteries. They are roughly parallel to the line of outer defenses of the fortress.
What does "parallel" mean?
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adj Running alongside something else, always the same distance apart, never meeting.
"The two railway tracks run parallel to each other."
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adj Similar or comparable in nature; happening at the same time.
"The two countries followed parallel paths of economic reform."
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noun A similarity or comparison between two things.
"Historians draw a parallel between the two wars."
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verb To be similar to or match something else.
"Her career parallels her mother's in many ways."
parallel in a sentence
- The two railway tracks run parallel to each other.
- The two countries followed parallel paths of economic reform.
- Historians draw a parallel between the two wars.
- There's an obvious parallel between his story and mine.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "parallel" in German?
"parallel" in German is parallel, gleichlaufend, parallel zu. parallel means: Running alongside something else, always the same distance apart, never meeting.
How do you use "parallel" in a sentence?
Example: "The two railway tracks run parallel to each other." In German, "parallel" is parallel, gleichlaufend, parallel zu.
Are there other ways to say "parallel" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "parallel": parallel, gleichlaufend, parallel zu, Breitenkreis, Breitengrad, Parallele.
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