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sonst

A2

otherwise; usually

English meaning
otherwise; usually

sonst in a sentence

Haben Sie sonst noch einen Wunsch? – Nein danke, das ist alles.

Do you have any other wishes? – No thanks, that's all.

Where sonst comes from

neuhochdeutsche Fortsetzung von althochdeutsch, mittelhochdeutsch sus „so“

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What does sonst mean in English?

sonst means "otherwise; usually". For example: "Haben Sie sonst noch einen Wunsch? – Nein danke, das ist alles." — "Do you have any other wishes? – No thanks, that's all."

What level is sonst in German?

sonst is a A2 word — a2 — elementary.

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