No. 237 in German
beide
"Beide" means "both" in English.
In a sentence
Beide Kinder spielen im Garten.
Both children are playing in the garden.
Here, 'beide' refers to 'both' as it is used to express that two subjects, children in this case, are included.
Ich habe beide Bücher gelesen.
I have read both books.
'Beide' emphasizes that two specific objects, the books, are under discussion and included.
Wir können beide Lösungen betrachten.
We can consider both solutions.
In this sentence, 'beide' highlights the consideration of two distinct options or choices, indicating inclusivity.
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