ansonsten

Based on: an, sonst
Adverb
  1. other than that
  2. otherwise, if not
1.

other than that

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2.

otherwise, if not

(sounds more general and unfocused than "sonst". Not a good fit if you want to have this "or else" vibe)
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Examples
  • Trag einen Hut, ansonsten bekommst du einen Sonnenstich.
  • Wear a hat, otherwise you'll get a sunstroke.

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The meaning of “sonst”

A fun look at the meaning of "sonst". We'll see how to use it in conversation and explore related words like "ansonsten", "sonstige" or "umsonst".

Vocab: sonst, ansonsten, sonstige, umsonst, sonstewo

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How many meanings does the German word 'ansonsten' have?

ansonsten has 2 distinct meanings: 1. other than that, 2. otherwise, if not.

What is 'ansonsten' related to?

The word 'ansonsten' is related to an and sonst.

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The meaning of “sonst”
A fun look at the meaning of "sonst". We'll see how to use it in conversation and explore related words like "ansonsten", "sonstige" or "umsonst".
Vocab: sonst, ansonsten, sonstige, umsonst, sonstewo
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