Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

beide

Translation (Übersetzung) both
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈbaɪ̯də]
A1
Pronouns/Adjectives
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
pronoun adjective number A1 basic vocabulary
"Beide" can function as both a pronoun and an adjective. As an adjective, it declines like a definite article and agrees with the noun in gender, number, and case. As a pronoun, it stands alone and refers to two previously mentioned entities.

beide - German Pronouns/Adjectives - beide Meaning - beide Translation - beide Pronouns/Adjectives Examples

beide is a German Pronouns/Adjectives

Learn beide meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. beide is classified as a Pronouns/Adjectives in German grammar.

beide Examples (Beispiele) in English

beide examples with English translations. See how to use beide in sentences. beide example sentences in English below.

Beide Kinder spielen im Garten.
Both children are playing in the garden.
Referring to two specific children
Ich kenne beide Filme.
I know both movies.
Referring to two previously mentioned movies
Sie hat beiden Frauen geholfen.
She helped both women.
Dative case after helfen

beide Examples (Beispiele) in English

beide examples with English translations. See how to use beide in sentences. beide example sentences in English below.

Welches Buch magst du? - Beide.
Which book do you like? - Both.
Standalone pronoun answering a question
Ich habe beide gesehen.
I have seen both.
Accusative case as direct object
Er schenkt beiden etwas.
He gives both something.
Dative case as indirect object

beide — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for beide — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Beide Bücher ist interessant.
    Beide Bücher sind interessant.
    "Beide" is plural, so the verb must be plural (sind, not ist)
  • Ich habe beide gesehen.
    Ich habe beide gesehen.
    Actually correct, but learners often forget that "beide" doesn't change in accusative when used as a pronoun without article
  • Beide der Männer
    Beide Männer
    When used as an adjective, "beide" replaces the article, so no "der" is needed

beide Word Family - beide Related Words - beide Family Members

beide Word Family (Wortfamilie)

beide word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn beide family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore beide related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
beid
Meaning: both (archaic/poetic)
Example: Beiderseits des Flusses (on both sides of the river)
Adjective
compound form (zusammengesetzte Form)
beidhändig
Meaning: ambidextrous
Example: Er ist beidhändig (He is ambidextrous)
Adjective

beide Usage - beide Collocations - beide Idioms - beide Synonyms - beide Antonyms

beide Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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beide Collocations (Kollokationen)

beide collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn beide word combinations and how to use beide with other words naturally.

beide Seiten
both sides
High frequency
beide Hände
both hands
High frequency
beide Eltern
both parents
High frequency
beide Augen
both eyes
High frequency
beide Brüder
both brothers
High frequency
beide Möglichkeiten
both possibilities
Medium frequency
beide Teile
both parts
Medium frequency
beide Geschwister
both siblings
Medium frequency

beide Idioms (Redewendungen)

beide idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing beide with meanings and explanations. Master beide expressions used in everyday German.

auf beiden Seiten
on both sides
Refers to being involved or present in two opposing groups or situations
mit beiden Beinen auf der Erde stehen
to have both feet on the ground
To be realistic and practical
zwischen beiden Stühlen sitzen
to sit between two chairs
To be undecided or trying to please two opposing sides

beide Synonyms (Synonyme)

beide synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for beide and expand your German vocabulary. Learn beide similar words and their usage.

zwei
Meaning: two
Medium similarity
beiderseits
Meaning: on both sides
Low similarity
gemeinsam
Meaning: together
Low similarity

beide Antonyms (Antonyme)

beide antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to beide. Discover beide opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

keiner
Meaning: none
einer
Meaning: one
entweder
Meaning: either

beide Semantically Related Words - beide Contextually Related Words - beide Thematically Related Words

beide Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

beide semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to beide. Explore beide related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn beide contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

zwei Paar doppelt gemeinsam jeder

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