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.
