German - English (British) translations for "sonst"
"sonst" German translation
Translation
else
Definition
otherwise
Part of speech
adverb
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: otherwise
Sonst verpasse ich meinen Zug.
Otherwise, I will miss my train.
Meaning: else
Hast du sonst noch Fragen?
Do you have any other questions?
Meaning: usually
Sie geht sonst immer um diese Zeit ins Bett.
She usually goes to bed at this time.
Meaning: in addition
Ich brauche sonst nichts mehr.
I don't need anything else.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Sonst gehe ich immer zu Fuß zur Arbeit.
Otherwise, I always walk to work.
A1: Kannst du mir sonst helfen?
Can you help me otherwise?
A1: Ich habe sonst keine Fragen.
I don't have any other questions.
B1: Sonst hätte ich dir geholfen.
Otherwise, I would have helped you.
B1: Wenn es nicht regnet, gehen wir sonst schwimmen.
If it doesn't rain, we usually go swimming.
B1: Er hat sich sonst nie für Kunst interessiert.
He never used to be interested in art.
C1: Sonst müsste ich mich beeilen, um den Zug zu erwischen.
Otherwise, I would have to hurry to catch the train.
C1: Sie hat sich sonst immer an ihre Versprechen gehalten.
She always used to keep her promises.
C1: Sonst wäre ich schon längst dort gewesen.
Otherwise, I would have been there a long time ago.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German adverb 'sonst' is used to indicate a different or alternative situation or outcome. It can be translated as 'otherwise' in English.
'Sonst' is often used to express what would happen if a certain condition is not met or if something does not occur. It can also be used to describe a consequence that would result from a particular action or decision.
In addition, 'sonst' can be used to refer to something that is not part of the current topic or context, but is still relevant or important.