woandershin
elsewhere / somewhere else
To a place other than the one previously mentioned or expected; in a different direction or to another place.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Streit ist er woandershin gezogen.
After the argument, he moved somewhere else.
woandershin
elsewhere / somewhere else
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Meanings
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Word formation
'Woandershin' is made up of 'woanders' (elsewhere) and 'hin' (there). 'Hin' indicates a direction; together, the word refers to a destination in another place.
EXAMPLE
Wenn es dir hier nicht gefällt, kannst du woandershin gehen.
If you don't like it here, you can go somewhere else.
Indicating direction
'Woandershin' often occurs with verbs of movement or verbs that express a direction. It can be used directly as an indication of destination, without an additional preposition.
EXAMPLE
Die Familie möchte im Sommer woandershin fahren.
The family would like to go somewhere else in the summer.
Reference to context
'Woandershin' refers to another place or direction that is clear from the preceding conversation or situation. The exact destination therefore often does not need to be mentioned.
EXAMPLE
Hier ist es zu laut; wir setzen uns woandershin.
It's too loud here; let's sit somewhere else.
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