Andererseits Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Andererseits" is mainly used as adverb meaning "on the other hand", "conversely" or "on the flip side". It is also used as conjunction.

Essential properties of "andererseits"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

adverbial

Meanings of "andererseits" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Introduces a contrasting or opposing idea or perspective"

"Andererseits", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "On the other hand, from another point of view, in contrast."
Translation(s): on the other hand, conversely, on the flip side
Synonym(s): auf der anderen Seite, hingegen, wiederum
Related word(s): einerseits, demgegenüber

📝 Some usage examples:

Er ist zwar intelligent, andererseits fehlt ihm jegliche soziale Kompetenz.He is intelligent, but on the other hand, he lacks any social competence.
Andererseits könnte man argumentieren, dass diese Entscheidung langfristig von Vorteil ist.On the other hand, one could argue that this decision is beneficial in the long term.
Das Angebot ist verlockend, andererseits haben wir nicht genug Geld dafür.The offer is tempting, but on the other hand, we don't have enough money for it.

2.) "Introduces a contrasting idea, often as the second part of a 'on the one hand... on the other hand' construction"

"Andererseits", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

Definition: "Introduces an opposite or contrasting idea to what was previously mentioned, often in conjunction with 'einerseits'."
Translation(s): on the other hand, conversely
Synonym(s): jedoch, allerdings, dagegen
Related word(s): aber, doch

📝 Some usage examples:

Einerseits möchte ich im Urlaub entspannen, andererseits will ich auch viel unternehmen.On the one hand, I want to relax on vacation, on the other hand, I also want to do a lot.
Die Technologie hat viele Vorteile, andererseits birgt sie auch Risiken.Technology has many advantages, but on the other hand, it also carries risks.
Sie ist sehr talentiert, andererseits fehlt ihr oft die Motivation zum Üben.She is very talented, but on the other hand, she often lacks the motivation to practice.

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