etc. in German
etc. in German is usw., etc. — etc. means and other things of the same kind; used at the end of a list to show it could be continued.
etc. in German
usw.
And so on: used to note that the rest of a list or piece of information has been left out on the assumption that it is similar or already known.
etc.
And so on: used to note that the rest of a list or piece of information has been left out on the assumption that it is similar or already known.
What does "etc." mean?
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abbreviation And other things of the same kind; used at the end of a list to show it could be continued.
"Bring a pen, notebook, calculator, etc."
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abbreviation Used to suggest, sometimes wearily, that the rest of a familiar sequence is too obvious or tedious to spell out.
"He gave the usual speech about teamwork, commitment, etc."
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etc. in a sentence
- Bring a pen, notebook, calculator, etc.
- The shop sells rope, canvas, tarpaulins, etc.
- He gave the usual speech about teamwork, commitment, etc.
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What is "etc." in German?
"etc." in German is usw., etc.. etc. means: And other things of the same kind; used at the end of a list to show it could be continued.
How do you use "etc." in a sentence?
Example: "Bring a pen, notebook, calculator, etc." In German, "etc." is usw., etc..
Are there other ways to say "etc." in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "etc.": usw., etc..
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