OTHER
bzw./bəˈt͡siːʊŋsˌvaɪ̯zə/or rather; respectively; or
bzw. is a German other that means or rather, respectively, or or. It is pronounced /bəˈt͡siːʊŋsˌvaɪ̯zə/.
Definitions
1.or rather; or respectively; introduces clarification or alternatives(coordination/clarification)
a.used to clarify or differentiate between alternatives
Wir fahren am Samstag bzw. Sonntag nach Berlin.—We are going to Berlin on Saturday or rather Sunday.
b.used to specify 'respectively' for two related items
Die Preise gelten für Erwachsene bzw. Kinder.—The prices apply to adults and children, respectively.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bzw." mean in English?
- "bzw." means or rather, respectively, or or. 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.
