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Usages of anders
Je mag hier alleen parkeren met een vergunning, anders riskeer je een boete.
You may only park here with a permit, otherwise you risk a fine.
Ik fiets snel, anders ben ik te laat.
I bike fast, otherwise I am late.
Neem die omleiding als de hoofdstraat is beschadigd, anders loop je kans op lange files.
Take that detour if the main road is damaged, otherwise you risk long traffic jams.
Trek de stekker eruit als je klaar bent; anders blijft het lampje aan.
Pull the plug out when you’re done; otherwise the little light stays on.
Verwijder de oude bestanden tijdig, anders raakt de opslag vol.
Delete the old files in good time, otherwise the storage will fill up.
Tijdens het leren moet ik me goed concentreren, anders raak ik snel afgeleid.
While studying I have to concentrate well, otherwise I quickly get distracted.
Tijdens het tentamen moet Sofie zich goed concentreren, anders raakt ze snel afgeleid en verliest ze haar concentratie.
During the exam Sofie has to concentrate well, otherwise she quickly gets distracted and loses her concentration.
Test yourself: What does anders mean?
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