Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Located at a side or directed toward one side.
Natural examples
Der seitliche Eingang bleibt nach sechs Uhr geschlossen.
The side entrance remains closed after six.
Bitte schiebe den Schrank ein Stück seitlich.
Please move the cabinet a little to the side.
Wegen des seitlichen Winds musste der Radfahrer langsamer fahren.
Because of the crosswind, the cyclist had to ride more slowly.
Usage note
Seitlich describes position or direction. As a preposition, it can also mean “beside” and take the genitive.
Mini-lesson: seitlich
Located at a side or directed toward one side. Seitlich describes position or direction. As a preposition, it can also mean “beside” and take the genitive.
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