Preposition
bei
Pronunciation: /baɪ̯/
by, near
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Meanings
Preposition
- by, near
- at
- for, at, in
- with, on
Example sentence
Gibt es bei dir in der Nähe einen Supermarkt?
Is there a supermarket near your home?
Word forms
Dativ
Usage
- bei der Brücke — Bei takes the dative for a nearby location.
- bei meiner Freundin — Can mean at someone's home or place.
Das Hotel liegt bei der Brücke.
The hotel is near the bridge.