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Otherwise; if the condition mentioned earlier is not met or an action is not carried out.
Bitte reichen Sie die Unterlagen bis Freitag ein, anderenfalls kann der Antrag nicht bearbeitet werden.
Please submit the documents by Friday; otherwise, the application cannot be processed.
'Anderenfalls' (otherwise) is a conjunctive adverb. When it appears at the beginning of a sentence, the finite verb follows directly; the subject then comes after the verb.
Anderenfalls kann die Behörde den Antrag nicht bearbeiten.
Otherwise, the authority cannot process the application.
'Anderenfalls' (otherwise) often links two independent clauses and refers to a condition or request mentioned previously. A comma, semicolon, or period is used between the sentences.
Bitte speichern Sie die Datei; anderenfalls gehen Ihre Änderungen verloren.
Please save the file; otherwise, your changes will be lost.
'Anderenfalls' (otherwise) is especially common in written, factual, and official texts, such as instructions, contracts, or official letters.
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Termin bis morgen, anderenfalls verfällt die Reservierung.
Please confirm the appointment by tomorrow; otherwise, the reservation will be canceled.
