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alternate in Czech

alternate in Czech is střídavý, alternativní, náhradní — alternate means happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.

alternate in Czech

střídavý
adj
Happening by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; first one and then the other (repeatedly).
alternativní
adj
(mathematics) Designating the members in a series, which regularly intervene between the members of another series, as the odd or even numbers of the numerals; every other; every second.
náhradní
adj
(mathematics) Designating the members in a series, which regularly intervene between the members of another series, as the odd or even numbers of the numerals; every other; every second.
střídavý
adj
(mathematics) Designating the members in a series, which regularly intervene between the members of another series, as the odd or even numbers of the numerals; every other; every second.
obměna
noun
That which alternates with something else; vicissitude.
náhrada
noun
(US) A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty.
střídat se
verb
(transitive) To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.
střídat
verb
(transitive) To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.

What does "alternate" mean?

  1. adj Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
    "Bins are collected on alternate Tuesdays, so check the calendar before putting them out."
  2. noun A person or thing standing in as a substitute for another.
    "The coach brought an alternate in case one of the players fell ill."
  3. verb To switch back and forth between two things in a regular pattern.
    "Alternate between hot and cold water to ease the sore muscles."
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alternate in a sentence

  • Bins are collected on alternate Tuesdays, so check the calendar before putting them out.
  • The fence posts were painted in alternate colors.
  • The coach brought an alternate in case one of the players fell ill.
  • Each delegate has a named alternate who can vote when they are away.

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What is "alternate" in Czech?
"alternate" in Czech is střídavý, alternativní, náhradní. alternate means: Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
How do you use "alternate" in a sentence?
Example: "Bins are collected on alternate Tuesdays, so check the calendar before putting them out." In Czech, "alternate" is střídavý, alternativní, náhradní.
Are there other ways to say "alternate" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 7 translations listed for "alternate": střídavý, alternativní, náhradní, obměna, náhrada, střídat se.
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