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altronde

on the other hand

adverb ahl-TROHN-deh Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Also means

after all

Usage Note

Altronde almost always appears in the fixed phrase d'altronde, meaning 'after all' or 'on the other hand'. It is rarely used alone and functions as a discourse connector to introduce a clarification or concession. Learners can treat d'altronde as a single unit.

Examples

"D'altronde, non è colpa tua."

Natural Translation

After all, it's not your fault.

Literal Translation

Of-other-side, not is fault yours.

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