German word

andererseits

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈandəʁɐzaɪ̯t͡s/

Meaning

  • adverbon the other hand

Example

Das Wetter ist schön, andererseits sind die Straßen glatt.

The weather is nice; on the other hand, the roads are slippery.

Illustration for andererseits (on the other hand)

More examples

Das Angebot ist günstig, andererseits ist die Qualität schlecht.

The offer is inexpensive; on the other hand, the quality is poor.

Core concept

Two sides of one situation are placed next to each other, with the second side qualifying or opposing the first.

Common phrases

  • Zum einen ... , andererseits ...

    on the one hand ___, on the other hand ___

Similar words

einerseits: Introduces the first of two contrasting aspects or reasons.
dagegen: Marks opposition or contrast on a particular point.
allerdings: Adds a qualification or caution to what was just stated.

Definition in German

zeigt an, dass neben einer genannten Tatsache noch eine andere, oft gegensätzliche Betrachtungsweise existiert

Word origin

Andererseits combines the stem ander- ('other') with -seits, a form related to Seite ('side'), and originally presents a view from another side.

Usage tips

  • Andererseits often pairs with einerseits in the pattern einerseits ..., andererseits ..., which clearly marks two contrasting aspects.

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