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anderswo
elsewhere
In another place; not here.
example
Ich glaube, mein Schlüssel ist nicht hier, ich muss ihn anderswo verloren haben.
I think my key isn't here; I must have lost it elsewhere.
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation
'Anderswo' (elsewhere) is a compound of the words 'anders' (different/other) and 'wo' (where). So it literally means something like 'in another where', meaning in another place.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Buch habe ich hier nicht gefunden, vielleicht finde ich es anderswo.
I didn't find this book here; maybe I'll find it elsewhere.
Word order
As an adverb, 'anderswo' (elsewhere) can be placed flexibly in the sentence. If it is in position 1, the verb follows directly after it.
EXAMPLE
Anderswo sind die Mieten viel günstiger.
Elsewhere, rents are much cheaper.
Register and style
'Anderswo' (elsewhere) is often used in written language or in a somewhat more formal style.
EXAMPLE
Die benötigten Informationen waren in diesem Archiv nicht zu finden und mussten anderswo gesucht werden.
The required information could not be found in this archive and had to be searched for elsewhere.
Compare with
anderswo vs hier
here
'hier' and 'anderswo' are opposites when talking about places. 'hier' means the place where you are or the place you are currently talking about. 'anderswo' means 'in another place' and excludes 'here'. The words can be confused when you are quickly comparing this place with another place. Remember: 'hier' stays with this place; 'anderswo' moves away from this place. 'anderswo' sounds a bit more general or more written than 'woanders', but it is easy to understand in many situations.
anderswo
Mein Bruder hat anderswo Arbeit gefunden und zieht nächste Woche um.
My brother found work elsewhere and is moving next week.
hier
In der E-Mail steht, dass das Treffen hier im Büro beginnt.
The email says that the meeting starts here in the office.
In real life
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