COORDINATING CONJUNCTION

und/ʊnt/and

und is a German coordinating conjunction that means and. It is pronounced /ʊnt/.

Definitions

1.Used to link two or more words, phrases, or sentences(connecting words/phrases/clauses)

a.Joins two nouns or noun phrases

Ich habe einen Bruder und eine Schwester.—I have a brother and a sister.

b.Joins two clauses

Er liest ein Buch, und sie hört Musik.—He is reading a book, and she is listening to music.

Frequently asked questions

What does "und" mean in English?
"und" means and. It is a German coordinating conjunction.
How do you pronounce "und"?
"und" is pronounced /ʊnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "und"?
"und" is a coordinating conjunction in German.

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