usw.
Translation
etc., and so on
Examples
Wir kaufen Äpfel, Bananen, Orangen usw.
We are buying apples, bananas, oranges, etc.
Er mag Sport, Musik, Lesen usw.
He likes sports, music, reading, and so on.
Grammar Patterns
(at the end of a list) I need flour, sugar, eggs, etc. Ich brauche Mehl, Zucker, Eier usw.
Similar Words
etc., et cetera
Etymology
Abbreviation for 'und so weiter', which literally means 'and so further'.
Memory Tips
This is the direct German equivalent of 'etc.' or 'and so on', used at the end of lists.