German Phrase
Ja, sie sind neben den Spiegeln.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, they are next to the mirrors.” It is a short confirmation that a group of objects (or people) is located beside the mirrors.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks where something is and you want to confirm its position. It works in everyday situations like giving directions in a bathroom, a gym, or a dressing room.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,siesindnebendenSpiegeln.
Ja (Yes)
Used to confirm or agree with a preceding statement or question.
sie (they)
Third‑person plural pronoun; can also be formal "you" but context decides.
sind (are)
Present tense of "sein" for third‑person plural.
neben + Dativ
When "neben" expresses location, it governs the dative case.
den Spiegeln (dative plural)
Plural of "der Spiegel"; in dative the article becomes "den" and an -n is added to the noun.
🗨In Conversation
Wo sind die Handtücher?
Where are the towels?
Ja, sie sind neben den Spiegeln.
Yes, they are next to the mirrors.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, sie sind neben die Spiegel.
"neben" with a static location requires dative, not accusative.
Ja, sie ist neben den Spiegeln.
The subject is plural, so the verb must be "sind".
Ja, sie sind neben den Spiegel.
In dative plural a noun often adds an -n; "Spiegel" → "Spiegeln".
Ja, sie sind neben dem Spiegeln.
The article "dem" is dative singular; the noun is plural, so use "den Spiegeln".
↔Alternatives
Ja, sie stehen neben den Spiegeln.
Yes, they stand next to the mirrors.
Ja, sie befinden sich neben den Spiegeln.
Yes, they are located next to the mirrors.
Ja, sie liegen neben den Spiegeln.
Yes, they lie next to the mirrors.
Cultural Tip
German prepositions are strict about case. "Neben" takes the dative when you talk about a static location ("neben dem Tisch"), but the accusative when indicating movement towards a place ("neben den Tisch stellen"). In this sentence you are describing a fixed position, so the dative "den Spiegeln" is required. Also, "Ja" can be used not only as a simple "yes" but also as a short way to acknowledge the question before giving the answer.