der Nebenraum
side room
A room that directly adjoins another room or is used in addition to a main room.
EXAMPLE
Die Gäste warteten im Nebenraum, bis der Saal geöffnet wurde.
The guests waited in the side room until the hall was opened.
der Nebenraum
side room
der Nebenraum, die Nebenräume
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Nebenraum, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Nebenräume |
| genitive | des Nebenraums |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Nebenraum | die Nebenräume |
| accusative | den Nebenraum | die Nebenräume |
| dative | dem Nebenraum | den Nebenräumen |
| genitive | des Nebenraums des Nebenraumes | der Nebenräume |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Nebenraum' is made up of 'neben' (beside) and 'Raum' (room). The first part indicates that the room is located beside another room or is used in addition to a main room.
EXAMPLE
Im Nebenraum stehen noch einige zusätzliche Stühle.
There are still some additional chairs in the side room.
Indicating location
For staying in a side room, 'in' is usually used with the dative: 'im Nebenraum' (in the side room). For movement into it, 'in' is used with the accusative: 'in den Nebenraum' (into the side room).
EXAMPLE
Während der Pause saßen die Musiker im Nebenraum.
During the break, the musicians sat in the side room.
Der Arzt bat die Patientin in den Nebenraum.
The doctor asked the patient into the side room.
Typical collocations
'Nebenraum' is often used with verbs of waiting, sitting, or going. Typical collocations include 'im Nebenraum warten' (to wait in the side room), 'im Nebenraum sitzen' (to sit in the side room), and 'in den Nebenraum gehen' (to go into the side room).
EXAMPLE
Die Zeugen mussten im Nebenraum warten, bis die Verhandlung begann.
The witnesses had to wait in the side room until the hearing began.
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