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Meaning of usw.
steht am Ende einer Aufzählung für weitere ähnliche Dinge
used at the end of a list to mean 'and other similar things'
Pronunciation
usw. with English translation
usw. usage examples
Wir kauften Äpfel, Brot, Käse usw.
We bought apples, bread, cheese, etc.
Er mag Sport, Musik, Filme usw.
He likes sports, music, movies, etc.
usw. synonyms
What's the difference between usw., und so weiter, und so fort, und Ähnliches, und dergleichen, sowie, außerdem, and zudem
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.”
Advanced: broader words
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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Questions about this word
What does usw. mean?
used at the end of a list to mean 'and other similar things'
How do you pronounce usw.?
usw. is pronounced [ˈʊsveː].
How is usw. used in a sentence?
We bought apples, bread, cheese, etc. Translation: Wir kauften Äpfel, Brot, Käse usw.
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