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-
Moving or directed toward one side.
seitlich
Moving or directed toward one side.
seitlich
(informal) Positioned sideways (with a side to the front).
auf der Stelle tretend
(informal) Neither moving upward nor moving downward.
seitlich
With a side to the front.
seitwärts
Towards one side.
zu Seite
Towards one side.
schief
Askance; sidelong.
schräg
Askance; sidelong.
seitwärts
Askance; sidelong.
auf der Stelle
(informal) Neither upward nor downward.
What does "sideways" mean?
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adv Toward or from one side; not straight ahead.
"She glanced sideways at her brother during the ceremony."
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adj Moving neither up nor down, describing something stalled or flat, such as a market or a plan.
"The negotiations went sideways after both parties refused to compromise."
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sideways in a sentence
- She glanced sideways at her brother during the ceremony.
- The negotiations went sideways after both parties refused to compromise.
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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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