andere

/ˈʔandəʁə/
adjectiveBeginner
formalinformal

other

Ich habe andere Pläne.

I have other plans.

Sie hat andere Ideen.

She has other ideas.

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Used to refer to something or someone different from what has already been mentioned.

formalinformal

another

Kann ich bitte ein anderes Beispiel haben?

Can I have another example, please?

Ich brauche ein anderes Buch.

I need another book.

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Used to refer to an additional or different instance of something.

Collocations

andere Meinungdifferent opinionandere Möglichkeitother possibilityandere Leuteother people

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

auf andere Weisephrase
in another way
andere Leute, andere Sittenproverb
different people, different customs

💡Pro Tip

Gender Agreement

When used as an adjective, 'andere' must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.

Gold Rule

Usage in Comparisons

Use 'andere' to contrast or differentiate between things or people.

📖Word Origin

From Middle High German 'ander', from Old High German 'andar', from Proto-Germanic 'anþaraz'.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'andere' is used to indicate difference or contrast. It can be used as an adjective or as a pronoun.

Word Breakdown

ander
other
root
+
-e
adjective ending
suffix
Noted on May 2, 2026DEEN