Parallel - translation, pronunciation and examples
parallel
going in the same direction and always the same distance apart
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When to use parallel
Две улицы идут параллельно.
Мы рисуем две параллельные линии.
parallel usage examples
Мы рисуем две параллельные линии.
Wir zeichnen zwei parallele Linien.
Similar words
параллельный — going in the same direction and always the same distance apart
Usually means moving or developing in the same direction and rhythm, often about processes or trends; more technical than the basic adjective.
Emphasizes a literal side-by-side course, often about lines, paths, or movements; descriptive and less formal than the core word.
Very close to the primary meaning: “running parallel,” often about lines, roads, or courses; neutral and precise.
Means equal in strength, quality, or status; this is no longer about geometry, but about people, teams, or achievements.
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What's the difference between parallel / gleichlaufend / nebeneinanderlaufend / parallel verlaufend / ebenbürtig / gleichartig
параллельный — going in the same direction and always the same distance apart
Die zwei Straßen sind parallel.
Две улицы идут параллельно.
Usually means moving or developing in the same direction and rhythm, often about processes or trends; more technical than the basic adjective.
Die beiden Entwicklungen verlaufen gleichlaufend.
Оба развития идут параллельно.
Emphasizes a literal side-by-side course, often about lines, paths, or movements; descriptive and less formal than the core word.
Die beiden Radwege sind nebeneinanderlaufend angelegt.
Две велодорожки проложены рядом друг с другом.
Very close to the primary meaning: “running parallel,” often about lines, roads, or courses; neutral and precise.
Die Straßen verlaufen parallel verlaufend durch die Stadt.
Улицы проходят через город параллельно друг другу.
Means equal in strength, quality, or status; this is no longer about geometry, but about people, teams, or achievements.
Die beiden Mannschaften sind ebenbürtig.
Обе команды равны по силе.
Means similar or of the same kind; refers to comparable properties or types, not to the direction of lines.
Die beiden Geräte sind gleichartig aufgebaut.
Оба устройства имеют одинаковую конструкцию.
Means equivalent or of equal value; used for things, achievements, or positions when their worth or importance is the same.
Diese beiden Abschlüsse sind gleichwertig.
Эти два диплома равноценны.
Means “at the same time”; it refers to temporal coincidence, not spatial parallelism.
Die beiden Termine finden gleichzeitig statt.
Оба мероприятия проходят одновременно.
Literally “next to each other, side by side”; often describes the position of things or people, sometimes figuratively as well.
Die Bücher stehen nebeneinander im Regal.
Книги стоят рядом на полке.
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How to pronounce parallel and what this word means
parallel translation: параллельный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce parallel
/paʁaˈleːl/
parallel translation
параллельный
parallel examples
Die zwei Straßen sind parallel.
parallel transcription
/paʁaˈleːl/
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Questions about this word
parallel meaning: what does it mean?
in die gleiche Richtung verlaufend und immer gleich weit voneinander entfernt
parallel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
parallel is pronounced as /paʁaˈleːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
parallel definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die zwei Straßen sind parallel. Translation: Две улицы идут параллельно.
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