nebeneinander
Translation
side by side, next to each other
Examples
Wir saßen nebeneinander im Kino.
We sat side by side in the movie theater.
Die Häuser stehen eng nebeneinander.
The houses stand close to each other.
Grammar Patterns
Describes the state of things being side-by-side. The two friends walked nebeneinander.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Seite an Seite (side by side); Antonyms: getrennt (separated), voneinander (from each other)
Etymology
Composed of 'neben' (next to) and 'einander' (each other). Literally means 'next to each other'.
Memory Tips
Picture two things 'neben' (next to) 'einander' (each other). The structure of the word tells you its meaning.