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other / remaining
Refers to other, additional, or remaining people or things that have not yet been mentioned. Often used in formal or administrative contexts.
Für die Reise benötigen Sie einen Pass, ein Visum und sonstige erforderliche Dokumente.
For the trip, you need a passport, a visa, and any other required documents.
The adjective 'sonstig' (other/remaining) is used mainly in written language and in formal or administrative contexts. It is rather rare in everyday conversation.
Bitte listen Sie im Formular alle Nebeneinkünfte und sonstigen Bezüge auf.
Please list all secondary income and other earnings on the form.
The word is derived from the adverb 'sonst' (otherwise/else). The ending '-ig' turns it into an adjective meaning 'die übrigen' (the remaining ones) or 'die anderen' (the others).
Neben den bereits genannten Aspekten gibt es keine sonstigen Bedenken.
Apart from the aspects already mentioned, there are no other concerns.
Common nouns combined with 'sonstig' (other/remaining) are 'Kosten' (costs), 'Ausgaben' (expenses), 'Gründe' (reasons), 'Fragen' (questions), or 'Informationen' (information). It often sums up a remaining category.
Für sonstige Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte an das Sekretariat.
For any other questions, please contact the secretary's office.
other / different
'ander' and 'sonstig' can both refer to people or things that do not belong to those already mentioned. 'ander' is very general and fits almost all everyday situations. 'sonstig' sounds more formal and is often used in forms, lists, or official information. Learners may confuse the words because both mean 'additional' things. In conversation, however, people usually say 'andere'. 'sonstige' is more appropriate when you are grouping together a remaining category, for example 'sonstige Kosten' (other costs) or 'sonstige Fragen' (other questions).
Bitte bringen Sie zum Termin alle sonstigen Unterlagen mit.
Please bring all other documents with you to the appointment.
Zum Üben sucht die Klasse andere Beispiele.
The class looks for other examples to practice with.