beiden
Translation
both, the two
Examples
Die beiden Kinder spielen im Garten.
The two children are playing in the garden.
Ich habe mit beiden gesprochen.
I have spoken with both of them.
Grammar Patterns
((with)) both to speak with both I have spoken with both of them.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zwei (two)
Etymology
From Old High German 'beide', related to English 'both'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the declined form of 'both', used like an adjective. For example, 'mit den beiden' (with the two).