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used at the end of a list to mean and other similar things
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usw. synonyms
What's the difference between usw. / und so weiter / und so fort / und Ähnliches / und dergleichen / sowie
The most common neutral equivalent for ending a list, meaning “and so on.”
Almost the same as “und so weiter,” but it sounds a little less colloquial and slightly more formal.
Emphasizes that the items are similar or of the same kind.
A more bookish and slightly formal way to say “and the like.”
Means “as well as” or “and also”; it does not mean “and so on” but adds another item.
Means “besides” or “in addition”; used to add new information, not to end a list.
Also means “moreover” or “in addition”; slightly more formal/bookish than “außerdem.”
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usw. means etc. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce usw.
/ˈʊsveː/
usw. translation
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usw. examples
Wir kauften Äpfel, Brot, Käse usw.
usw. transcription
/ˈʊsveː/
Questions about this word
usw. meaning: what does it mean?
am Ende einer Liste verwendet, um und andere ähnliche Dinge zu bedeuten
usw. pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
usw. is pronounced as /ˈʊsveː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
usw. definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Wir kauften Äpfel, Brot, Käse usw. Translation: Мы купили яблоки, хлеб, сыр и так далее.
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