anderer
Das ist eine andere Frage.
That is a different question.
another, different (used to refer to something distinct from what was mentioned before)
Ich habe ein Buch gelesen, aber das andere ist noch besser.
I read one book, but the other one is even better.
Used in contrast to a previously mentioned item or person. Often declined to match gender and case (anderer, andere, anderes).
other (used to refer to someone or something not specified)
Manche Leute mögen das, andere nicht.
Some people like it, others don't.
Commonly used in phrases like 'die einen... die anderen' (some... others).
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Pro Tip
Declension Guide
Remember the declension pattern for 'anderer': masculine nominative 'anderer', neuter nominative/accusative 'anderes', feminine 'andere'. Example: 'der andere Mann' (the other man), 'das andere Buch' (the other book), 'die andere Frau' (the other woman).
Gold Rule
Usage with Articles
When 'anderer' is used with a definite article (der, die, das), it becomes 'der andere', 'die andere', 'das andere'. Example: 'Der andere Weg ist kürzer.' (The other way is shorter.)
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'ander', from Old High German 'ander', from Proto-Germanic '*anþeraz', related to English 'other'.
Usage Notes
Always declines to match gender (der/die/das anderer) and case (anderer, anderes, andere). Often used in contrast to a previously mentioned item or person.