No. 3,477 in Dutch
oftewel
"Or rather" or "in other words."
In a sentence
Ik heb drie huisdieren, oftewel een kat, een hond, en een konijn.
I have three pets, namely a cat, a dog, and a rabbit.
Here, 'oftewel' is used to specify or elaborate on the previously mentioned statement.
Het concert was geweldig, oftewel een ervaring om nooit te vergeten.
The concert was amazing, in other words an experience never to forget.
In this case, 'oftewel' provides a rephrasing or equivalent interpretation of the previous idea.
De datum van het examen is veranderd, oftewel verplaatst naar volgende week.
The date of the exam has changed, that is postponed to next week.
Here, 'oftewel' introduces a clarification or further detail regarding the statement given.
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