This is the 777th most frequent Swedish word.
annars
Otherwise.
In this sentence, 'annars' helps to indicate a consequence or outcome that would occur if the stated condition is not met. Here, it connects a condition ('if we do not hurry') to its consequence ('we will miss the bus').
Vi måste skynda oss, annars kommer vi att missa bussen.
We must hurry, otherwise we will miss the bus.
In this example, 'annars' provides an alternative scenario or default action. It indicates what will happen in the absence of a different action ('If we do not go somewhere else, we will stay here').
Kan vi gå någon annanstans? Annars stannar vi här.
Can we go somewhere else? Otherwise, we will stay here.
Here, 'annars' is used to contrast two characteristics about the same subject. It creates a distinction between a specific negative trait ('always late') and the general positive evaluation of the person ('very reliable').