altfel
otherwise, differently
Intermediate Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ˈalt.fel/
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Cultural Note
'Altfel' combines 'alt' (other) and 'fel' (way/kind). It's used both as 'otherwise' (warning about consequences) and 'differently' (in another manner). 'Altfel de' means 'a different kind of': 'altfel de viață' (a different kind of life).
📝 Example Sentences
Grăbește-te, altfel întârziem.
Hurry up, otherwise we'll be late.
Gândesc altfel despre asta.
I think differently about this.
Altfel, totul e bine.
Otherwise, everything is fine.