How do you say "Otherwise indoors by the window" in German?

"Otherwise indoors by the window" in German is "Sonst drinnen am Fenster". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Sonst drinnen am Fenster" mean in English?

"Sonst drinnen am Fenster" means "Otherwise indoors by the window" in English.

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How to Say ‘Otherwise indoors by the window’ in German

Sonst drinnen am Fenster

zonst DRIN-nen ahm FEN-ster

[zonst DRIN-nen ahm FEN-ster]

Phrase Breakdown

Sonst

[zonst]

otherwise

Introduces a backup choice if the preferred option is not possible.

Example

Sonst drinnen am Fenster wäre auch gut für uns.

Otherwise inside by the window would also be good for us.

drinnen

[DRIN-nen]

inside

Refers to indoor seating as a second option.

Example

Sonst drinnen am Fenster nehmen wir gern einen Tisch.

Otherwise, inside by the window, we'd gladly take a table.

Am Fenster

ahm FEN-ster

by the window

Describes a seat or table located near a window.

Example

Wir sitzen am Fenster.

We are sitting by the window.

Words in this phrase

[ahm]

at the

Contracted form of 'an dem,' used here with 'Fenster.'

Example

Sonst drinnen am Fenster ist auch ein schöner Platz frei.

Otherwise, inside by the window, there is also a nice free seat.

Fenster

[FEN-ster]

window

Refers to a seat with a window view, a common restaurant preference.

Example

Sonst drinnen am Fenster hätten wir gern einen ruhigeren Tisch.

Otherwise, inside by the window, we'd like a quieter table.

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