respektive
Translation
respectively, or, or rather
Examples
Die Sieger erhielten Gold, Silber respektive Bronze.
The winners received gold, silver and bronze respectively.
Wir fahren nach Berlin, respektive in die Nähe von Berlin.
We are driving to Berlin, or rather near Berlin.
Grammar Patterns
((A)), ((B)) respektive ((C)) A, B, and C respectively Die Sieger erhielten Gold, Silber respektive Bronze.
((Statement 1)), respektive ((Statement 2)) 1, or rather 2 Wir fahren nach Berlin, respektive in die Nähe von Berlin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beziehungsweise (or, respectively), oder (or)
Etymology
From Latin 'respectivus' (relative, having regard to). Related to 'Respekt' (respect).
Memory Tips
Like 'respectively' in English, it connects items in two lists in order. Think of it as 'respecting' the order.