A2 Formal Speech
„Unter anderem sagte er."
Among other things he said.
What does „Unter anderem sagte er." mean in German?
„Unter anderem sagte er." means "Among other things he said.." Literally: "Under other he said.."
Literal Translation
"Under other he said."
Unter Under
anderem other
sagte he
er said
English Equivalent
"Among other things, he said."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Dative neuter substantivized adjective
When is this idiom used?
Formal
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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