This is the 258th most frequent Romanian word.
altfel
"Altfel" means "otherwise" or "differently" in English.
In this sentence, "altfel" means "otherwise," indicating a consequence if the preceding condition is not met.
Trebuie să înveți, altfel nu vei trece examenul.
You must study, otherwise you will not pass the exam.
Here, "altfel" translates to "differently," expressing an alternative approach or method.
Mi-ar plăcea să rezolv problema altfel, dacă e posibil.
I would like to solve the problem differently, if possible.
In this context, "altfel" means "different," showing a comparison where the subject stands out from others.