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on the other hand
Introduces a contrast or another side of a situation. It is often used together with 'einerseits' (on the one hand), but it can also stand alone.
Einerseits möchte ich in den Urlaub fahren, andererseits muss ich für eine wichtige Prüfung lernen.
On the one hand, I would like to go on vacation; on the other hand, I have to study for an important exam.
The word is easy to understand if you break it down: it consists of 'anderer' (other) and 'seits' (an old form of 'Seite', meaning side). So it literally means 'on the other side.'
Einerseits ist das Wetter schön, andererseits habe ich viel zu tun.
On the one hand, the weather is nice; on the other hand, I have a lot to do.
When 'andererseits' (on the other hand) is at the beginning of the sentence (position 1), the verb follows directly after it (position 2). This rearrangement is called inversion.
Die Wohnung ist teuer. Andererseits liegt sie sehr zentral.
The apartment is expensive. On the other hand, it is very centrally located.
'Andererseits' (on the other hand) is very often used together with 'einerseits' (on the one hand) to present two sides of a matter or argument. But 'andererseits' can also stand alone to introduce a contrast.
Einerseits freue ich mich auf die Party, andererseits bin ich sehr müde.
On the one hand, I'm looking forward to the party; on the other hand, I'm very tired.
against it / however
“Dagegen” usually directly contrasts two people, things, or statements. “Andererseits” introduces another, often deliberative aspect of the same situation. “Dagegen” is therefore suitable for a clear comparison, while “andererseits” is more appropriate when weighing advantages and disadvantages.
Lea fährt gern mit dem Zug, andererseits ist das Auto für sie heute schneller.
Lea likes traveling by train; on the other hand, the car is faster for her today.
Lea fährt gern mit dem Zug, Tom dagegen nimmt lieber das Auto.
Lea likes traveling by train, whereas Tom prefers to take the car.
