No. 25 in German
oder
"Or" or "isn't it?" (used as a conjunction or tag question).
In a sentence
Gehst du heute ins Kino, oder bleibst du zu Hause?
Are you going to the cinema today, or are you staying at home?
In this context, "oder" is used as a conjunction to present an alternative in a question.
Das ist ein Apfel, oder?
That is an apple, isn't it?
Here, "oder" is used as a tag question, seeking confirmation.
Du kannst entweder Pasta oder Salat wählen.
You can choose either pasta or salad.
In this sentence, "oder" provides a choice between two alternatives.
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