Usage examples of "by" in English with translation to German

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He is gentle by nature. Er ist von Natur aus sanftmütig.
The radio is disturbed by noises. Das Radio wird durch Geräusche gestört.
May I pay by check? Kann ich mit Scheck zahlen?
I will be back by nine. Um neun bin ich wieder zurück.
I know him by name. Ich kenne ihn dem Namen nach.
I will come by all means. Ich komme auf jeden Fall.
He took her by the hand. Er nahm sie bei der Hand.
They were rescued by helicopter. Sie wurden per Hubschrauber gerettet.
He was made fun of by his classmates. Seine Klassenkameraden machten sich über ihn lustig.
Have you ever traveled by plane? Bist du schon mal im Flugzeug geflogen?
I sat by his side. Ich setzte mich neben ihn.
Steve was loved by all. Steve wurde von allen geliebt.
He won fame by the novel. Er ist durch den Roman berühmt geworden.
I cannot travel by plane. Ich kann nicht mit dem Flugzeug reisen.
A jug fills drop by drop. Tropfen um Tropfen füllt sich der Krug.
Salt is sold by weight. Salz wird nach Gewicht verkauft.
She is by no means honest. Sie ist auf keinen Fall ehrlich.
I learn the language by myself. Ich bringe mir die Sprache selbst bei.
I crossed the river by boat. Ich überquerte den Fluss per Schiff.
International traders are struggling just to get by. Internationale Händler kommen nur mit Mühe über die Runden.
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