COORDINATING CONJUNCTION

oder/ˈoːdɐ/or; or (for confirmation); or (introducing alternatives)

oder is a German coordinating conjunction that means or, or (for confirmation), or or (introducing alternatives). It is pronounced /ˈoːdɐ/.

Definitions

1.used to link two or more alternatives(alternatives)

a.linking possible options

Möchtest du Tee oder Kaffee?Would you like tea or coffee?

2.used at the end of a statement to seek confirmation(confirmation, informal speech)

a.requesting agreement or confirmation

Du kommst morgen, oder?You are coming tomorrow, aren't you?

Frequently asked questions

What does "oder" mean in English?
"oder" means or, or (for confirmation), or or (introducing alternatives). It is a German coordinating conjunction.
How do you pronounce "oder"?
"oder" is pronounced /ˈoːdɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "oder"?
"oder" is a coordinating conjunction in German.

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