German · Emotions & Descriptions
"Different" in German: anders
anders
Note: also: verschieden
Different in German is often anders. Say Das ist anders or Anders als gestern. Verschieden is close but a different word.
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How to pronounce anders
Say it
AN-ders
/ˈandɐs/
AN-ders. Stress AN; soft -ders.
"Different" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| anders | different Default everyday word. | Default everyday word. |
| ganz anders | completely different Stronger. | Stronger. |
| anders als | different from Comparison. | Comparison. |
| verschieden | various / different Different near synonym. | Different near synonym. |
How to use anders in real life
- 1Taste test
Heute schmeckt der Kaffee anders.
Today the coffee tastes different.
Change noticed.
- 2Plan B
Lass uns etwas ganz anders versuchen.
Let's try something completely different.
Ganz anders.
- 3Comparison
Dein Stil ist anders als meiner.
Your style is different from mine.
Anders als.
Mistakes English speakers make with anders
Incorrect: Das ist verschieden (as the only headword).
Correct: Das ist anders.
Verschieden is a different word; the headword here is anders.
Incorrect: Es ist different.
Correct: Es ist anders.
Use anders, not English different.
Good to know
Anders is the go-to for "not the same." Verschieden often means various kinds. Marketing loves anders gedacht for creative pitches. Soft disagreement can be Ich sehe das anders.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Comparing two apartment layouts
ChatPal
Diese Küche wirkt total anders.
This kitchen looks totally different.
You
Ja, anders als die erste Wohnung.
Yes, different from the first apartment.
ChatPal
Findest du anders besser oder schlechter?
Do you find different better or worse?
You
Anders ist hier besser — mehr Licht.
Different is better here — more light.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Different" in German
How do you say different?
Anders.
Different from?
Anders als…
Is verschieden the same?
Close meaning, different word; headword is anders.
I see it differently?
Ich sehe das anders.
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