bsw

bsw

"bzw." is the abbreviation for "beziehungsweise," meaning "or rather," "respectively," or "alternatively" in English.

bsw is used here as an abbreviation for 'beispielsweise' to list examples.

Ich liebe viele Obstsorten, bsw. Äpfel, Bananen und Trauben.

I love many types of fruits, such as apples, bananas, and grapes.

bsw highlights specific examples (activities) of ways to get exercise.

Für ein gesundes Leben sollte man Bewegung machen, bsw. durch Radfahren oder Joggen.

For a healthy life, one should exercise, such as through cycling or jogging.

bsw is used to introduce specific examples of skills that can be gained.

Man kann verschiedene Fähigkeiten durch Bildung erwerben, bsw. fremdsprachliche Kompetenzen oder technisches Know-how.

One can acquire various skills through education, such as foreign language skills or technical expertise.