COORDINATING CONJUNCTION
weder/ˈveːdɐ/neither ... nor
weder is a German coordinating conjunction that means neither ... nor. It is pronounced /ˈveːdɐ/.
Definitions
1.used with 'noch' to deny both of two (or more) options; neither ... nor(negation, in coordination)
a.to introduce the first element of two negated options, usually followed by 'noch'
Weder er noch sie hat den Film gesehen.—Neither he nor she has seen the movie.
b.can be used with more than two elements, always paired with 'noch'
Weder Regen noch Schnee noch Wind konnte ihn aufhalten.—Neither rain nor snow nor wind could stop him.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "weder" mean in English?
- "weder" means neither ... nor. 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.
