else in German
else in German is anderer, anders, sonst — else means other than the person or thing already mentioned; additional.
else in German
anderer
(postpositive, used only with indefinite or interrogative pronouns) Other; in addition to previously mentioned items.
anders
(postpositive, used only with indefinite or interrogative pronouns) Other; in addition to previously mentioned items.
sonst
(postpositive, used only with indefinite or interrogative pronouns) Other; in addition to previously mentioned items.
sonst
(usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.
andernfalls
(usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.
anders
(usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.
ansonsten
(usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.
andernfalls
For otherwise; or else.
sonst
For otherwise; or else.
ansonsten
For otherwise; or else.
What does "else" mean?
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adjective Other than the person or thing already mentioned; additional.
"Is there anything else you need?"
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adverb Otherwise; if not.
"Hurry up, or else we'll miss the train."
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else in a sentence
- Is there anything else you need?
- Nobody else showed up to the meeting.
- Hurry up, or else we'll miss the train.
- You'd better apologize, else she won't forgive you.
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What is "else" in German?
"else" in German is anderer, anders, sonst. else means: Other than the person or thing already mentioned; additional.
How do you use "else" in a sentence?
Example: "Is there anything else you need?" In German, "else" is anderer, anders, sonst.
Are there other ways to say "else" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "else": anderer, anders, sonst, andernfalls, ansonsten.
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