Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

und-zwar

Translation (Übersetzung) namely, specifically, that is to say
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ʊnt ˈt͡svaːɐ̯]
B1
Conjunction
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
conjunction formal written_german specifying
Used to specify or clarify a previous statement. It introduces additional information that explains or elaborates on what was just said. Typically follows a comma and is used in written and formal spoken German.

und-zwar - German Conjunction - und-zwar Meaning - und-zwar Translation - und-zwar Conjunction Examples

und-zwar is a German Conjunction

Learn und-zwar meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. und-zwar is classified as a Conjunction in German grammar.

und-zwar Examples (Beispiele) in English

und-zwar examples with English translations. See how to use und-zwar in sentences. und-zwar example sentences in English below.

Ich habe zwei Brüder, und zwar einen älteren und einen jüngeren.
I have two brothers, namely an older one and a younger one.
Specifying family members
Sie arbeitet in Berlin, und zwar als Lehrerin.
She works in Berlin, specifically as a teacher.
Clarifying profession
Das Meeting findet statt, und zwar morgen um 14 Uhr.
The meeting will take place, that is tomorrow at 2 PM.
Providing exact time details

und-zwar Word Family - und-zwar Related Words - und-zwar Family Members

und-zwar Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

compound (Zusammensetzung)
und
Meaning: and
Example: Used as part of the fixed phrase 'und-zwar'.
Conjunction
zwar
Meaning: indeed, certainly
Example: Contributes to the specifying function in 'und-zwar'.
Adverb

und-zwar Usage - und-zwar Collocations - und-zwar Idioms - und-zwar Synonyms - und-zwar Antonyms

und-zwar Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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und-zwar Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

Das ist wichtig, und zwar...
That is important, namely...
High frequency
Ich habe drei Hobbys, und zwar...
I have three hobbies, specifically...
High frequency
Er kommt morgen, und zwar um 10 Uhr.
He is coming tomorrow, that is at 10 o'clock.
High frequency
Sie mag Obst, und zwar Äpfel und Bananen.
She likes fruit, namely apples and bananas.
Medium frequency
Wir brauchen Hilfe, und zwar sofort.
We need help, and that immediately.
Medium frequency
Es gibt ein Problem, und zwar ein großes.
There is a problem, and a big one at that.
Medium frequency
Die Regel gilt für alle, und zwar ohne Ausnahme.
The rule applies to everyone, namely without exception.
Low frequency
Er hat gewonnen, und zwar mit großem Abstand.
He won, and by a large margin.
Low frequency

und-zwar Idioms (Redewendungen)

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und zwar so
and that's how
Used to emphasize the manner or way something is done.
und zwar deshalb
and for that reason
Used to specify the reason for something previously mentioned.

und-zwar Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

nämlich
Meaning: namely
High similarity
das heißt
Meaning: that is
Medium similarity
genauer gesagt
Meaning: more precisely
Medium similarity
konkret
Meaning: concretely
Low similarity

und-zwar Antonyms (Antonyme)

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allgemein
Meaning: in general
ungefähr
Meaning: approximately

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und-zwar Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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