Ansonsten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ansonsten" is mainly used as adverb meaning "otherwise", "if not" or "or else". It is also used as conjunction.

Essential properties of "ansonsten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

adverbial

Meanings of "ansonsten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Otherwise, if not"

"Ansonsten", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss jetzt gehen, ansonsten verpasse ich meinen Zug.I have to go now, otherwise I'll miss my train.
  2. Bitte sei pünktlich, ansonsten fangen wir ohne dich an.Please be on time, otherwise we'll start without you.
  3. Du solltest dich beeilen, ansonsten kommst du zu spät zur Arbeit.You should hurry, otherwise you'll be late for work.

2.) "Otherwise, as a consequence"

"Ansonsten", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen uns beeilen, ansonsten verpassen wir den Anfang des Films.We have to hurry, otherwise we'll miss the beginning of the movie.
  2. Bitte informiere mich rechtzeitig, ansonsten kann ich nicht planen.Please inform me in time, otherwise I cannot plan.
  3. Du musst regelmäßig üben, ansonsten wirst du keine Fortschritte machen.You have to practice regularly, otherwise you won't make any progress.
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