bei

B1 Preposition

English Translation

at, near, with, during

bei — German preposition meaning at, near, with, during (B1)
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What does „bei" mean in English?

„bei" is a German preposition meaning "at, near, with, during" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Potsdam liegt bei Berlin.

Potsdam is near Berlin.

2

Ich wohne bei meinen Eltern.

I live with my parents.

3

Bei uns ist das anders als bei euch. Wir essen kein Fleisch.

With us it is different than with you. We don't eat meat.

4

Ich habe kein Geld bei mir.

I have no money with me.

5

Wir wollen euch nicht beim Essen stören.

We don't want to disturb you while eating.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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