Confusing words #5 – other or another (explanation)

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When do we use other and another?

NONSPECIFIC SITUATIONS
(SYTUACJE OGÓLNE)
OTHER ANOTHER
we use the word with plural nouns / uncountable nouns
(używamy z rzeczownikami w liczbie mnogiej / rzeczownikami niepoliczalnymi)		 we use the word with singular countable nouns
(używamy z rzeczownikami policzalnymi w liczbie pojedynczej)
the words means: different types of, additional
(słowo oznacza: inne, pozostałe)		 the words means: one more, different
(słowo oznacza: kolejny, inny)

e.g.

  1. This shirt is too small. Do you have it in other sizes?
  2. Some music makes us feel energetic. Other music has a calming effect.

e.g.

  1. Would you like another cup of coffee?
  2. I  can’t meet tomorrow. Can we meet another day this week?

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