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andere
/ˈandəʁə/
other
Ich mag andere Sprachen.
I like other languages.
general
different from the one mentioned or implied; not the same
Die andere Seite der Straße ist gefährlich.
The other side of the street is dangerous.
Ich habe andere Pläne für heute Abend.
I have other plans for tonight.
Used as a determiner, pronoun, or adjective. Declines like an adjective (e.g., 'der andere', 'die anderen').
general
additional or further; more than one
Ich brauche andere Informationen.
I need additional information.
Gibt es andere Möglichkeiten?
Are there other options?
Often used to introduce new or alternative items in a conversation.
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Pro Tip
Declension of 'andere'
Remember that 'andere' changes form based on gender, number, and case. For example: 'der andere Mann' (masculine nominative), 'die andere Frau' (feminine nominative), 'das andere Kind' (neuter nominative), 'die anderen Leute' (plural nominative).
Gold Rule
Position in Sentence
'Andere' usually comes before the noun it modifies, similar to English 'other'. Example: 'Ich brauche andere Schuhe.' (I need other shoes.)
Word Origin
From Old High German 'ander', from Proto-Germanic '*anþeraz', related to English 'other' and Latin 'alter'.
Usage Notes
'Andere' is declined based on gender, number, and case. It can function as a determiner (e.g., 'das andere Buch'), pronoun (e.g., 'Die anderen sind schon gegangen'), or adjective (e.g., 'andere Ideen').
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