How to Say ‘Right next to the dining room’ in German
Direkt neben dem Gastraum
dee-REKT NAY-ben daym GAHST-rowm
[dee-REKT NAY-ben daym GAHST-rowm]
💬 Usage Tip: After [neben], German often uses [dem] for a place where something is located: [neben dem Gastraum]. Compare [neben den Aufzug] only when something is moving to that position.
Phrase Breakdown
Direkt neben
dee-REKT NAY-ben
right next to
Indicates very close location.
Das Café ist direkt neben dem Bahnhof.
The café is right next to the station.
Words in this phrase
Direkt
[dee-REKT]
directly
An adverb meaning exactly or immediately, often used for location.
Die Rampe ist Direkt neben dem Eingang.
The ramp is directly next to the entrance.
neben
[NAY-ben]
next to
A preposition showing one thing is beside another.
Der Wickelraum ist neben dem Gastraum.
The changing room is next to the dining room.
Dem Gastraum
daym GAHST-rowm
the dining room / guest area
Refers to the room where guests eat or sit.
Der Eingang ist neben dem Gastraum.
The entrance is next to the dining room.
Words in this phrase
dem
[daym]
the
Dative form of 'der/das' after a preposition such as 'neben'.
Der Tisch steht neben dem Fenster.
The table stands next to the window.
Gastraum
[GAHST-rowm]
dining room
The main guest seating area in a restaurant.
Direkt neben dem Gastraum gibt es eine barrierefreie Toilette.
Directly next to the dining room there is an accessible toilet.
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