either in German
either in German is auch, ebenfalls, ebenso — either means one or the other of two options; whichever of two.
either in German
auch
(conjunctive, after a negative) As well.
ebenfalls
(conjunctive, after a negative) As well.
ebenso
(conjunctive, after a negative) As well.
entweder
Introduces the first of two (or occasionally more) options or possibilities, the second (or last) of which is introduced by “or”.
entweder ... oder
Introduces the first of two (or occasionally more) options or possibilities, the second (or last) of which is introduced by “or”.
beide
Each of two; both. [from 9th c.]
What does "either" mean?
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det One or the other of two options; whichever of two.
"You can take either road to get to the station."
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det Each of two; both.
"There are trees on either side of the path."
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conj Used to introduce the first of two or more alternatives, paired with "or."
"You can either call me or send a text."
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adv Used after a negative statement to add that the same is true of another thing, similar to "too."
"I don't like coffee, and I don't like tea either."
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either in a sentence
- You can take either road to get to the station.
- Either answer would be acceptable.
- There are trees on either side of the path.
- You can either call me or send a text.
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What is "either" in German?
"either" in German is auch, ebenfalls, ebenso. either means: One or the other of two options; whichever of two.
How do you use "either" in a sentence?
Example: "You can take either road to get to the station." In German, "either" is auch, ebenfalls, ebenso.
Are there other ways to say "either" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "either": auch, ebenfalls, ebenso, entweder, entweder ... oder, beide.
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