German

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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bei (by, at) +‎ Wort (word)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbaɪ̯vɔʁt/
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Noun

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Beiwort n (strong, genitive Beiwortes or Beiworts, plural Beiwörter)

  1. (grammar) adjective
    Synonyms: Adjektiv, Beinennwort, Eigenschaftswort
  2. (grammar, archaic, rare) adverb
    Synonyms: Adverb, Nebenwort, Umstandswort
  3. epithet (term used to characterize a person or thing)

Declension

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Further reading

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  • Beiwort” in Duden online
  • Beiwort” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache