ADPOSITION

seitens/ˈzaɪ̯tn̩s/on the part of; by (someone); from (someone)

seitens is a German adposition that means on the part of, by (someone), or from (someone). It is pronounced /ˈzaɪ̯tn̩s/.

Definitions

1.by; on the part of (some person, group, or institution)(used with genitive, formal/official)

a.used to indicate the acting party in a formal context

Die Entscheidung erfolgte seitens der Geschäftsführung.—The decision was made by the management.

b.to express perspective or initiative from someone

Es gab keine Einwände seitens der Behörden.—There were no objections from the authorities.

Frequently asked questions

What does "seitens" mean in English?
"seitens" means on the part of, by (someone), or from (someone). It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "seitens"?
"seitens" is pronounced /ˈzaɪ̯tn̩s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "seitens"?
"seitens" is a adposition in German.

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