andernfalls
otherwise
The German word "andernfalls" is an adverb that means "otherwise" or "if not". It refers to a condition or situation that could occur if a particular event or action does not take place. The word can be broken down into "ander" (other) and "falls" (in case), indicating an alternative situation. Similar expressions in German include "sonst" (otherwise) and "wenn nicht" (if not).
The main difference is that "andernfalls" is typically used in more formal or written contexts, while "sonst" is more commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Examples
Du musst jetzt gehen, andernfalls kommst du zu spät.adverb
You must go now, otherwise you will be late.
Sichern Sie die Daten, andernfalls gehen sie verloren.conjunction
Back up the data; otherwise, it will be lost.
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