das ist eine andere Frage
that's a different question; that's another matter
adverb das ist EYE-neh AN-de-reh FRAH-geh Rare
Usage Note
das ist eine andere Frage acknowledges a point as valid but separate from the current discussion. It is used to prevent topic creep and keep the focus on the main issue.
Examples
"Ob das gerecht ist, ist eine andere Frage."
Natural Translation
Whether that is fair is a different question.
Literal Translation
Whether that just is, is another question.
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