niewent

Luxembourgish

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old High German neben, a contraction of in + eban. Cognate with German neben.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈniəvənt/

Preposition

niewent

  1. next to
    Stell d'Still niewent den Dësch.
    Put the chairs next to the table.

Usage notes

  • The preposition niewent governs the accusative case when movement from one place to another is involved, otherwise the dative case is used.
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