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an

[ˈan]

conj

LanguageLatin

Meaning
  1. or
  2. or whether (A conjunction that introduces the second part of a disjunctive interrogation, or a phrase implying doubt.)
  3. A conjunction used in questions to introduce a second possibility or to express doubt.
Examples

Vīsne tū īre an manēre?

Do you want to go or stay?

Pronunciationˈan

Part of speechconj

Usage noteUsed primarily in interrogative sentences.

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an in other languages

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.