conjunction
neither, nor
B1
'weder' means 'neither' and functions in the correlative pair 'weder ... noch' ('neither ... nor'). It introduces the first negative element and must be paired with 'noch' to negate alternatives. Typically used before nouns, pronouns, or clauses. Not a standalone coordinating conjunction; it forms a negative correlative construction.
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Der Direktor erklärte, dass weder die Mitarbeiter noch die Kunden die Entscheidung akzeptierten.
The director explained that neither the employees nor the customers accepted the decision.
Weder Regen noch Schnee hält ihn ab.
Neither rain nor snow stops him.
Er möchte weder Bier noch Wein trinken.
He wants neither beer nor wine to drink.
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Imagine a balance scale with two empty plates: 'weder' cancels both sides.
Sounds a bit like English 'weather' but without the 'a' — think 'no weather' = neither.
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Used in the correlative pair 'weder ... noch' to link two negatives (neither ... nor). Common in both spoken and written German.