andrer
Translation
other, another
Examples
Gib es einem andren Kind.
Give it to another child.
Ein andrer kommt an seine Stelle.
Another one takes his place.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) another, other. Gib es einem andren Kind.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verschieden, unterschiedlich; Antonyms: derselbe, der gleiche
Etymology
A poetic or colloquial short form of 'anderer'. It comes from Old High German 'andar', which is related to the English word 'other'.
Memory Tips
It sounds a lot like the English word 'other'. Just remember 'andrer' is a clipped version of 'anderer', often used in speech or poetry.