Anders Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anders" is mainly used as adjective meaning "different", "other" or "distinct". It is also used as adverb and pronoun.

Essential properties of "anders"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Different, distinct, or not the same"

"Anders", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat eine andere Meinung zu diesem Thema.He has a different opinion on this topic.
  2. Wir müssen einen anderen Weg finden.We need to find another way.
  3. Das Buch hat ein anderes Ende als der Film.The book has a different ending than the movie.

2.) "In a different manner or otherwise"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich würde das anders machen.I would do that differently.
  2. Er hat die Situation anders interpretiert.He interpreted the situation differently.
  3. Kannst du das nicht anders erklären?Can't you explain that differently?

3.) "Something or someone else"

"Anders", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte etwas anderes bestellen.I would like to order something else.
  2. Hast du nichts anderes zu tun?Don't you have anything else to do?
  3. Jemand anderes wird dir helfen müssen.Someone else will have to help you.
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