beiderseits

on both sides (of)

preposition BY-der-zyts Rare

Also means

on either side

Usage Note

Beiderseits governs the genitive and is used for a symmetrical spatial or figurative arrangement: beiderseits der Grenze (on both sides of the border). As a standalone adverb it means 'on both sides'. More formal than auf beiden Seiten.

Examples

"Beiderseits des Weges wuchsen hohe Buchen."

Natural Translation

On both sides of the path grew tall beech trees.

Literal Translation

On-both-sides of-the path grew tall beeches.

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