OTHER
bzw./bəˈt͡siːʊŋsˌvaɪ̯zə/or rather; respectively; or (as the case may be)
bzw. is a German other that means or rather, respectively, or or (as the case may be). It is pronounced /bəˈt͡siːʊŋsˌvaɪ̯zə/.
Definitions
1.used to connect alternatives, to clarify, or to give more detail(abbreviation; writing/register)
a.or rather (to specify or clarify)
Wir treffen uns am Montag bzw. Dienstag.—We are meeting on Monday or rather Tuesday.
b.respectively (matching order)
Anna und Max gehen in die 5. bzw. 7. Klasse.—Anna and Max are in the 5th and 7th grades, respectively.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bzw." mean in English?
- "bzw." means or rather, respectively, or or (as the case may be). It is a German other.
- How do you pronounce "bzw."?
- "bzw." is pronounced /bəˈt͡siːʊŋsˌvaɪ̯zə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "bzw."?
- "bzw." is a other in German.
