anders

This is the 115th most frequent Dutch word.


anders

"Otherwise" or "different."


In this sentence, 'anders' is used as a conjunction meaning 'otherwise', indicating a possible consequence if an action is not taken.

Ik moet vroeg vertrekken, anders mis ik mijn trein.

I have to leave early, otherwise I'll miss my train.


Here, 'anders' is an adjective used to describe something as different or distinct from something else.

Deze schoenen zijn anders dan mijn oude paar.

These shoes are different from my old pair.


Here, the word 'ander' is the base form combined with the appropriate inflection 'andere', used as an adjective modifying 'dag' to mean 'different' or 'another' in context.

Kunnen we een andere dag afspreken? Dit tijdstip werkt niet voor mij.

Can we arrange to meet on a different day? This time doesn't work for me.