German - English (British) translations for "bei"
"bei" German translation
Translation
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Definition
Bei is a German preposition that is commonly used to indicate proximity or presence in a particular location, as well as association with a person or thing.
Part of speech
preposition
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: at, with
Ich bin bei meiner Freundin.
I am with my girlfriend.
Meaning: during, while
Bei der Arbeit darf ich nicht telefonieren.
During work, I am not allowed to make phone calls.
Meaning: among, among others
Bei den Gästen waren viele bekannte Gesichter.
Among the guests were many familiar faces.
Meaning: concerning, regarding
Bei diesem Thema habe ich keine Ahnung.
Regarding this topic, I have no idea.
Meaning: at the home of
Ich war gestern Abend bei meinem Bruder.
Yesterday evening, I was at my brother's house.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Ich arbeite bei einer Bank.
I work at a bank.
A1: Wir treffen uns bei der Bushaltestelle.
We meet at the bus stop.
A2: Ich kaufe immer meine Lebensmittel bei Aldi.
I always buy my groceries at Aldi.
B1: Bei schönem Wetter gehe ich gerne spazieren.
I like to go for a walk in nice weather.
B1: Meine Schwester arbeitet seit einem Jahr bei einer großen Firma.
My sister has been working at a big company for a year now.
B2: Bei meinem letzten Besuch in Berlin habe ich viele interessante Leute kennengelernt.
During my last visit to Berlin, I met many interesting people.
C1: Bei genauerer Betrachtung erkennt man die Schwächen des Plans.
Upon closer examination, one can see the weaknesses of the plan.
C1: Bei all den Problemen sollten wir nicht vergessen, was wirklich wichtig ist.
Amidst all the problems, we should not forget what is truly important.
C2: Bei näherer Betrachtung der Daten ergibt sich ein völlig neues Bild.
Upon closer examination of the data, a completely new picture emerges.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The preposition bei is one of the most frequently used words in the German language and has multiple meanings depending on the context. One of its primary uses is to indicate proximity or presence in a particular location. For example, if you say 'Ich bin bei der Arbeit' it means 'I am at work'. Similarly, 'Ich bin bei meiner Freundin zu Hause' means 'I am at my girlfriend's house'.
Another common use of bei is to indicate association with a person or thing. For instance, 'Ich bin bei meinem Arzt' means 'I am with my doctor', while 'Ich bin bei einer Party' means 'I am at a party'. In both cases, the preposition indicates that the speaker is present and associated with the person or event mentioned.
Finally, bei can also be used to express other concepts such as time, manner, and cause. For example, 'Bei gutem Wetter gehen wir spazieren' means 'We go for a walk in good weather', while 'Bei dieser Gelegenheit möchte ich mich bedanken' means 'On this occasion I would like to thank you'. Overall, bei is an incredibly versatile preposition that plays an important role in the German language.