Adverb
andersrum
Pronunciation: [ˈandɐsˌʁʊm]
the other way round, in a reverse position, order or orientation
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Meanings
Adverb
- the other way round, in a reverse position, order or orientation
Example sentence
Der Deckel passt nicht, dreh ihn mal andersrum.
The lid doesn't fit, try turning it the other way round.
Usage
- andersrum / andersherum — the other way round; andersrum is the shorter colloquial form
- Genau andersrum! — Exactly the other way round!; can refer to order, direction or a reversed relationship
Du hältst die Karte andersrum, der Norden ist unten.
You are holding the map the other way round; north is at the bottom.