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otherwise

/ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/

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adjective

Andernfalls, sonst

Other than supposed; different.

Examples :

"He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

Er sagte, er habe es nicht getan, aber die Beweise sprachen andernfalls.

condition situation way essential

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adverb

Andernfalls, sonst

(manner) Differently, in another way.

Examples :

"Could I do otherwise than smile?."

Könnte ich denn anders als lächeln?

way possibility essential

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adverb

Andernfalls, sonst

In different circumstances; or else.

Examples :

"We need to finish our project today; otherwise, we will miss the deadline. "

Wir müssen unser Projekt heute fertigstellen; andernfalls verpassen wir den Abgabetermin.

possibility condition situation outcome essential

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adverb

Andernfalls, sonst

In all other respects.

Examples :

"He lost his temper once in a while. Otherwise he behaved rationally."

Er verlor ab und zu die Beherrschung. Andernfalls verhielt er sich rational.

condition situation essential