COORDINATING CONJUNCTION

entweder/ˈɛntˌveːdɐ/either ... or

entweder is a German coordinating conjunction that means either ... or. It is pronounced /ˈɛntˌveːdɐ/.

Definitions

1.introduces the first of two mutually exclusive alternatives, used with 'oder'(alternative; paired)

a.used to present two options

Entweder kommst du mit, oder du bleibst zu Hause.Either you come along or you stay at home.

Frequently asked questions

What does "entweder" mean in English?
"entweder" means either ... or. It is a German coordinating conjunction.
How do you pronounce "entweder"?
"entweder" is pronounced /ˈɛntˌveːdɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "entweder"?
"entweder" is a coordinating conjunction in German.

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