Luxembourgish edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

Preposition edit

niewent

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

Usage notes edit

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