COORDINATING CONJUNCTION

und/ʊnt/and

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

Definitions

1.used to connect words, groups, or clauses expressing addition or sequence(linking words, phrases, or clauses)

a.joining two or more items

Ich habe einen Hund und eine Katze.—I have a dog and a cat.

b.connecting clauses or actions

Er liest ein Buch und hört Musik.—He is reading a book and 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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