Anderenfalls
Translation
otherwise, if not, in the other case
Examples
Beeil dich, anderenfalls verpassen wir den Zug.
Hurry up, otherwise we'll miss the train.
Du musst lernen, anderenfalls fällst du durch.
You have to study, otherwise you will fail.
Grammar Patterns
((Main Clause)), anderenfalls ((V S ...)) otherwise ... Beeil dich, anderenfalls verpassen wir den Zug.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sonst, widrigenfalls
Etymology
A compound of 'anderen' (other, dative/genitive) and 'Falls' (case). Literally means 'in the other case'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'anderen' (other) + 'Falls' (case) = 'in the other case', which means 'otherwise'.