ADVERB
etwa/ˈɛtva/about; approximately; perhaps
etwa is a German adverb that means about, approximately, or perhaps. It is pronounced /ˈɛtva/.
Definitions
1.expresses an approximate number, amount, or time(approximation)
a.used to indicate an unspecific or guessed quantity
Er hat etwa 100 Euro bezahlt.—He paid about 100 euros.
2.expresses uncertainty or gentle suggestion in questions or statements(modal/interrogative particle)
a.used to introduce a question with doubt or surprise
Ist das etwa dein Ernst?—Are you serious (by any chance)?
b.used to indicate possibility or assumption
Meinst du etwa, ich hätte das vergessen?—Do you think I have perhaps forgotten that?
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.
