Dictionary
Jenseits
German → American English
American English
Beyond
das Jenseits: die Welt oder das Leben nach dem Tod; auch: jenseits von = auf der anderen Seite von, außerhalb von.
Viele Religionen beschreiben das Jenseits als eine friedliche Welt nach dem Tod.Jenseits is most often used as a noun meaning “the afterlife” or as a prepositional phrase in fixed expressions like jenseits von. As a noun, it is usually written with a capital J: das Jenseits.
Related words
Explore nearby vocabulary picked for learners studying this word.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Jenseits” mean in English?
It usually means “the afterlife” or “the beyond.” In some contexts it can also mean “beyond” as in “on the other side of.”
Is “Jenseits” a noun or a preposition?
As a noun, it means “the afterlife/the beyond.” In the phrase jenseits von, it works like a preposition meaning “beyond” or “on the far side of.”
How do you use “jenseits von” in German?
Use jenseits von + dative to say “beyond” or “on the far side of,” for example: jenseits von Berlin.
What is the difference between “Jenseits” and “diesseits”?
Jenseits refers to the beyond or afterlife; diesseits means “this side” or “the here and now.”