English–German

“neither” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈveːdɐ/

Example

Das Ergebnis ist weder positiv noch negativ.

The result is neither positive nor negative.

Illustration for weder (neither)

How to say “neither” in German

“Neither” in German is weder.

A choice has two separate doors, but both doors are closed by the same negative statement.

Full entry for weder: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with weder

Wir haben weder Zeit noch Lust.

We have neither time nor desire.

Tips for using weder

  • The elements after weder and noch are usually parallel, such as two nouns, two adjectives, or two clauses.

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