No. 967 in Dutch
ofwel
"Ofwel" means "or" or "in other words" in English.
In a sentence
Je hebt de keuze tussen thee ofwel koffie.
You have the choice between tea or coffee.
In this sentence, 'ofwel' is used as a conjunction meaning 'or'. It sets up an exclusive choice between two items.
Hij moest op eieren lopen, ofwel zeer voorzichtig handelen.
He had to walk on eggshells, or act very cautiously.
In this sentence, 'ofwel' is used to provide a rephrasing or clarification of the preceding clause, translating to 'or rather' or 'in other words' in English.
Ofwel kom je morgen, ofwel zie ik je volgende week.
Either you come tomorrow, or I will see you next week.
In this case, 'ofwel' is used in paired conjunctions, similar to 'either...or' in English, presenting two alternative scenarios.
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