COORDINATING CONJUNCTION
entweder/ˈɛntˌveːdɐ/either
entweder is a German coordinating conjunction that means either. It is pronounced /ˈɛntˌveːdɐ/.
Definitions
1.used to present two or more alternatives, commonly paired with 'oder' ('either... or...')(alternative; conjunction)
a.to introduce the first of two alternatives
Entweder gehe ich heute ins Kino oder bleibe ich zu Hause.—Either I go to the cinema today or I stay at home.
b.to emphasize a necessary decision between options
Du musst dich entscheiden: Entweder du lernst jetzt, oder du fällst durch die Prüfung.—You have to decide: Either you study now or you fail the exam.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entweder" mean in English?
- "entweder" means either. It is a German coordinating conjunction.
- How do you pronounce "entweder"?
- "entweder" is pronounced /ˈɛntˌveːdɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "entweder"?
- "entweder" is a coordinating conjunction in German.
