Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

andererseits

Translation (Übersetzung) on the other hand
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈandɐɐˌzaɪ̯ts]
B1
Adverbs
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb contrast connector B1 discourse
Used to introduce a contrasting point or perspective, often paired with 'einerseits' (on the one hand). It's a compound adverb formed from 'anderer' (other) and 'Seite' (side).

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andererseits is a German Adverbs

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andererseits Examples (Beispiele) in English

andererseits examples with English translations. See how to use andererseits in sentences. andererseits example sentences in English below.

Einerseits ist das Auto schnell, andererseits verbraucht es viel Benzin.
On the one hand the car is fast, on the other hand it uses a lot of gas.
Presenting pros and cons
Ich möchte gerne reisen. Andererseits habe ich nicht genug Geld.
I would like to travel. On the other hand, I don't have enough money.
Contrasting desires with reality
Das Essen war lecker, andererseits etwas zu teuer.
The food was delicious, on the other hand somewhat too expensive.
Balanced review

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andererseits Word Family (Wortfamilie)

andererseits word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn andererseits family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore andererseits related words and expand your German vocabulary.

root (Wurzel)
anderer
Meaning: other
Example: der andere Mann
Adjective
component (Bestandteil)
Seite
Meaning: side
Example: die linke Seite
Noun
paired (gepaart)
einerseits
Meaning: on the one hand
Example: Einerseits ja, andererseits nein
Adverb

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andererseits Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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andererseits Collocations (Kollokationen)

andererseits collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn andererseits word combinations and how to use andererseits with other words naturally.

einerseits ... andererseits
on the one hand ... on the other hand
High frequency
andererseits muss man sagen
on the other hand one must say
Medium frequency
andererseits gibt es
on the other hand there is
Medium frequency
andererseits ist es
on the other hand it is
Medium frequency
andererseits kann man
on the other hand one can
Medium frequency

andererseits Idioms (Redewendungen)

andererseits idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing andererseits with meanings and explanations. Master andererseits expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist eine andere Seite der Medaille
That's the other side of the coin
Used to present an alternative perspective or drawback
Die Kehrseite der Medaille
The flip side of the coin
Similar meaning - presenting the negative aspect

andererseits Synonyms (Synonyme)

andererseits synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for andererseits and expand your German vocabulary. Learn andererseits similar words and their usage.

hingegen
Meaning: however, in contrast
High similarity
dagegen
Meaning: in contrast, against that
Medium similarity
jedoch
Meaning: however
Medium similarity
allerdings
Meaning: however, admittedly
Medium similarity
demgegenüber
Meaning: in contrast to that
Low similarity

andererseits Antonyms (Antonyme)

andererseits antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to andererseits. Discover andererseits opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

einerseits
Meaning: on the one hand
ebenso
Meaning: equally, likewise
genauso
Meaning: just as, equally

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andererseits Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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Gegensatz Abwägung Kontrast Pro und Contra jedoch allerdings

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