COORDINATING CONJUNCTION

oder/ˈoːdɐ/or; or else

oder is a German coordinating conjunction that means or or or else. It is pronounced /ˈoːdɐ/.

Definitions

1.used to connect alternatives or options(alternatives)

a.to present two or more possibilities

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

2.used at the end of a sentence to seek confirmation (similar to English 'right?')(confirmation question tag)

a.added to turn a statement into a confirmation question

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

Frequently asked questions

What does "oder" mean in English?
"oder" means or or or else. 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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