sideways in German

sideways in German is Seiten-, seitlich, auf der Stelle tretend — sideways means toward or from one side; not straight ahead.

sideways in German

Seiten-

adj

Moving or directed toward one side.

seitlich

adj

Moving or directed toward one side.

seitlich

adj

(informal) Positioned sideways (with a side to the front).

auf der Stelle tretend

adj

(informal) Neither moving upward nor moving downward.

seitlich

adv

With a side to the front.

seitwärts

adv

Towards one side.

zu Seite

adv

Towards one side.

schief

adv

Askance; sidelong.

schräg

adv

Askance; sidelong.

seitwärts

adv

Askance; sidelong.

auf der Stelle

adv

(informal) Neither upward nor downward.

What does "sideways" mean?

adv Toward or from one side; not straight ahead.
"She glanced sideways at her brother during the ceremony."
adj Moving neither up nor down, describing something stalled or flat, such as a market or a plan.
"Once we get out of this sideways economy, our figures will more accurately reflect what we're truly capable of."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

sideways in a sentence

She glanced sideways at her brother during the ceremony.
Once we get out of this sideways economy, our figures will more accurately reflect what we're truly capable of.
The negotiations went sideways after both parties refused to compromise.

Similar words in German

edgeways laterally

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sideways" in German?

"sideways" in German is Seiten-, seitlich, auf der Stelle tretend. sideways means: Toward or from one side; not straight ahead.

How do you use "sideways" in a sentence?

Example: "She glanced sideways at her brother during the ceremony." In German, "sideways" is Seiten-, seitlich, auf der Stelle tretend.

Are there other ways to say "sideways" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "sideways": Seiten-, seitlich, auf der Stelle tretend, seitwärts, zu Seite, schief.

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