ADVERB

Ansonsten/anˈzɔnstn̩/otherwise; apart from that; else

Ansonsten is a German adverb that means otherwise, apart from that, or else. It is pronounced /anˈzɔnstn̩/.

Definitions

1.if not; or else; otherwise(alternative/consequence)

a.in the case where something does not happen or is not true

Beeile dich, ansonsten verpassen wir den Zug.—Hurry up, otherwise we'll miss the train.

2.apart from that; besides(addition/aside)

a.with the exception of what was just mentioned

Ansonsten ist alles in Ordnung.—Apart from that, everything is fine.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ansonsten" mean in English?
"Ansonsten" means otherwise, apart from that, or else. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "Ansonsten"?
"Ansonsten" is pronounced /anˈzɔnstn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Ansonsten"?
"Ansonsten" is a adverb in German.

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