Translation of German word "weder" to English
weder
/ˈveːdɐ/
Meaning
ConjunctionNot either (used with nor).
How to use
The conjunction weder ('neither') is used in the double negative conjunction weder ... noch ... ('neither ... nor ...'). Both elements are negated.
🇬🇧 English
neither
Example
Ich kann weder Deutsch noch Englisch sprechen.
I can't speak either German or English.
Weder die Mutter noch der Vater ist sehr freundlich.
Neither the mother nor the father is very friendly.
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Common phrases
- weder ... noch ...— neither ... nor ...
- weder Fisch noch Fleisch— neither fish nor fowl (idiom: mediocre/indefinite)
- weder gut noch schlecht— neither good nor bad
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What is the definition of the German word "weder"?▼
The German word "weder" is defined as: "Not either (used with nor)."
What does the German word "weder" mean?▼
The German word "weder" means "neither" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "weder"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich kann weder Deutsch noch Englisch sprechen." (which translates as "I can't speak either German or English.").
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