sonstig
other
Es beschreibt Dinge oder Fälle, die nicht zu den schon genannten Gruppen gehören.
The German word "sonstig" is an adjective meaning "other" or "additional." It is used to refer to something that is not specifically mentioned or falls outside of a particular category. It is often seen in phrases like "sonstige Kosten" (other costs) or “sonstige Informationen” (additional information).
Similar words in German include "andere" (other) and "weiter" (further).
The difference between "sonstig" and these similar words lies primarily in context; "sonstig" is used particularly to specify items that are different from those already mentioned, while "andere" denotes a broader category of "other" options without the specific connotation of being "remaining” or “additional."
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Examples
Haben Sie sonstige Fragen?adjective
Do you have any other questions?
Sonstige Fragen können später geklärt werden.adjective
Other questions can be clarified later.
Seine sonstigen Aufgaben sind sehr umfangreich.adjective
His other tasks are very extensive.
Es fielen sonstige Kosten für die Reise an.adjective
There were other costs for the trip.
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