andererseits
Translation
on the other hand, then again
Examples
Einerseits ist es günstig, andererseits ist die Qualität schlecht.
On the one hand it's cheap, on the other hand the quality is poor.
Er ist klug, andererseits aber auch sehr faul.
He is clever, but on the other hand also very lazy.
Grammar Patterns
einerseits ..., andererseits ... on the one hand ..., on the other hand ... On the one hand the city is beautiful, on the other hand it is very expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hingegen, jedoch; Antonym: einerseits
Etymology
From 'anderer' (other) + 'seits' (from Seite, side). Literally means 'on the other side'.
Memory Tips
Often used in the pair 'einerseits ... andererseits ...' (on the one hand ... on the other hand).