Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

beziehungsweise

Translation (Übersetzung) respectively, or rather, or more precisely
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [bəˈtsiːʊŋsˌvaɪ̯zə]
B2
Conjunction/Adverb
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
conjunction adverb connector specification correction
A versatile word used to clarify, correct, or specify relationships between elements. Often abbreviated as 'bzw.' in writing. It can mean 'respectively' when listing corresponding items, 'or rather' when correcting oneself, or 'or more precisely' when specifying.

beziehungsweise - German Conjunction/Adverb - beziehungsweise Meaning - beziehungsweise Translation - beziehungsweise Conjunction/Adverb Examples

beziehungsweise is a German Conjunction/Adverb

Learn beziehungsweise meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. beziehungsweise is classified as a Conjunction/Adverb in German grammar.

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beziehungsweise Word Family (Wortfamilie)

beziehungsweise word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn beziehungsweise family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore beziehungsweise related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
Beziehung
Meaning: relationship
Example: Die Beziehung zwischen den beiden ist gut.
Noun
contains (enthält)
weise
Meaning: -wise (suffix meaning 'in a manner of')
Example: glücklicherweise (fortunately)
Adverb

beziehungsweise Usage - beziehungsweise Collocations - beziehungsweise Idioms - beziehungsweise Synonyms - beziehungsweise Antonyms

beziehungsweise Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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beziehungsweise Collocations (Kollokationen)

beziehungsweise collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn beziehungsweise word combinations and how to use beziehungsweise with other words naturally.

entweder ... beziehungsweise ...
either ... or rather ...
Medium frequency
beziehungsweise auch
or also
Medium frequency
beziehungsweise genauer gesagt
or more precisely said
Medium frequency
beziehungsweise umgekehrt
or vice versa
Low frequency
beziehungsweise stattdessen
or instead
Low frequency

beziehungsweise Idioms (Redewendungen)

beziehungsweise idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing beziehungsweise with meanings and explanations. Master beziehungsweise expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist nicht richtig, beziehungsweise nur halb richtig.
That is not correct, or rather only half correct.
Used to correct or refine a previous statement.
Er kommt morgen, beziehungsweise übermorgen.
He is coming tomorrow, or rather the day after tomorrow.
Used to specify or correct a time reference.
Sie ist Lehrerin, beziehungsweise sie unterrichtet Deutsch.
She is a teacher, or more precisely she teaches German.
Used to provide more specific information.

beziehungsweise Synonyms (Synonyme)

beziehungsweise synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for beziehungsweise and expand your German vocabulary. Learn beziehungsweise similar words and their usage.

respektive
Meaning: respectively
High similarity
oder vielmehr
Meaning: or rather
High similarity
genauer gesagt
Meaning: more precisely said
Medium similarity
bzw.
Meaning: abbreviation of beziehungsweise
High similarity

beziehungsweise Antonyms (Antonyme)

beziehungsweise antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to beziehungsweise. Discover beziehungsweise opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

und
Meaning: and
sowie
Meaning: as well as

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beziehungsweise Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

beziehungsweise semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to beziehungsweise. Explore beziehungsweise related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn beziehungsweise contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

respektive oder genauer korrigieren spezifizieren

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