ADVERB
etwa/ˈɛtva/about; approximately; perhaps
etwa is a German adverb that means about, approximately, or perhaps. It is pronounced /ˈɛtva/.
Definitions
1.used to indicate an approximate quantity or value(approximation)
a.approximately, about
Das kostet etwa zwanzig Euro.—That costs about twenty euros.
2.used to express uncertainty, possibility or suggestion(possibility/doubt)
a.perhaps, possibly
Ist er etwa krank?—Is he perhaps sick?
3.used to introduce examples or alternatives(for example/eg)
a.for example
Viele Obstsorten enthalten Vitamin C, etwa Orangen und Kiwis.—Many types of fruit contain vitamin C, for example oranges and kiwis.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "etwa" mean in English?
- "etwa" means about, approximately, or perhaps. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "etwa"?
- "etwa" is pronounced /ˈɛtva/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "etwa"?
- "etwa" is a adverb in German.
