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respectively
entsprechend der genannten Reihenfolge; jeweils bezogen auf das zuvor Genannte
Die beiden Teams belegten den ersten und zweiten Platz, respektive.Use „respektive“ mainly in formal or written language to refer to each item in the order given. In everyday German, „jeweils“ is often more natural.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "respektive" mean in English?
It means "respectively."
How do you use "respektive" in a sentence?
You use it to match items in the same order, for example: „Die Temperaturen in Berlin und München liegen bei 20 und 22 Grad, respektive.“
Is "respektive" common in spoken German?
Not very. People often prefer „jeweils“ or a clearer rephrasing in spoken German.