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anderweitig

otherwise, in another way, elsewhere

adverb AN-der-vai-tikh Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Also means

other (attributive adjective)

Usage Note

Anderweitig is used as an adverb meaning 'in another way' or 'elsewhere', as in anderweitig beschäftigt ('otherwise engaged'). As an adjective it means 'other' or 'alternative'. Common in formal administrative and professional contexts.

Examples

"Er war zu diesem Zeitpunkt anderweitig verpflichtet."

Natural Translation

He was otherwise committed at that time.

Literal Translation

He was at this point in time otherwise obligated.

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