Beides
Translation
both, both things
Examples
Möchtest du Saft oder Wasser? – Ich nehme beides.
Would you like juice or water? – I'll take both.
Beides ist möglich.
Both are possible.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) both Beides ist richtig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beide, alles; Antonyms: keines
Etymology
Derived from 'beide' (both), with the '-s' suffix marking it as a neuter pronoun, meaning 'both things'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you're offered two items. You want 'both', and the 's' signifies you're talking about the 'stuff' or 'things'.