No. 146 in Hebrew
אחרת
"Other," "another," or "different" (feminine).
In a sentence
אם נלך בדרך הזאת, נגיע אחרת מאשר בדרך השנייה.
If we take this path, we will arrive differently than on the other path.
In this sentence, the word "אחרת" is used as an adverb, meaning "differently."
אני חושב שזאת הייתה שגיאה, וגם היא חושבת אחרת.
I think it was a mistake, and she thinks otherwise.
Here, "אחרת" implies a contrary opinion or perspective, translating to "otherwise."
עלינו למהר לצאת לדרך, אחרת נגיע באיחור.
We must hurry to start our journey; otherwise, we will be late.
In this context, "אחרת" is used as a conjunction, meaning "otherwise."
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