Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

Sonst

Translation (Übersetzung) otherwise, else, besides
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [zɔnst]
A1
Adverb
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb common beginner A1
Sonst is a versatile adverb used to express alternatives, exceptions, or additional information. It often appears in questions and conditional statements.

Sonst - German Adverb - Sonst Meaning - Sonst Translation - Sonst Adverb Examples

Sonst is a German Adverb

Learn Sonst meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Sonst is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

Sonst Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Sonst gehe ich nach Hause.
Otherwise I'll go home.
Expressing an alternative action.
Was machst du sonst?
What else do you do?
Asking about additional activities.
Ich habe sonst keine Fragen.
I have no other questions.
Indicating no additional items.

Sonst Word Family - Sonst Related Words - Sonst Family Members

Sonst Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

derived (abgeleitet)
sonstig
Meaning: other, additional
Example: Die sonstigen Kosten sind hoch.
Adjective

Sonst Usage - Sonst Collocations - Sonst Idioms - Sonst Synonyms - Sonst Antonyms

Sonst Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use Sonst in context. Discover Sonst collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master Sonst usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

Sonst Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

sonst noch
anything else
High frequency
sonst nichts
nothing else
High frequency
sonst jemand
someone else
Medium frequency
sonst wo
somewhere else
Medium frequency
sonst was
something else
Medium frequency
sonst wie
somehow else
Low frequency
sonst wann
some other time
Low frequency

Sonst Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Sonst noch was?
Anything else?
A common phrase used when asking if there is anything additional needed or wanted.
Sonst geht's dir gut?
Otherwise you're doing well?
A casual way to ask about someone's general well-being after discussing a specific issue.
Sonst hätte ich es vergessen.
Otherwise I would have forgotten it.
Used to explain why something was done or mentioned.

Sonst Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

ansonsten
Meaning: otherwise
High similarity
andernfalls
Meaning: otherwise
High similarity
außerdem
Meaning: besides, additionally
Medium similarity
übrigens
Meaning: by the way
Low similarity

Sonst Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

jetzt
Meaning: now
hier
Meaning: here

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Sonst Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Sonst semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Sonst. Explore Sonst related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Sonst contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

ansonsten andernfalls außerdem übrigens

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