COORDINATING CONJUNCTION
weder/ˈveːdɐ/neither
weder is a German coordinating conjunction that means neither. It is pronounced /ˈveːdɐ/.
Definitions
1.introduces the first of two or more negative alternatives ('neither ... nor')(correlative conjunction, in 'weder ... noch' constructions)
a.used to emphasize the negation of two or more elements
Er mag weder Kaffee noch Tee.—He likes neither coffee nor tea.
b.in negative clauses to express the absence of both alternatives
Weder das Wetter noch die Stimmung waren gut.—Neither the weather nor the mood was good.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "weder" mean in English?
- "weder" means neither. It is a German coordinating conjunction.
- How do you pronounce "weder"?
- "weder" is pronounced /ˈveːdɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "weder"?
- "weder" is a coordinating conjunction in German.
