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alternate in Danish

alternate in Danish is alternativ, hveranden — alternate means happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.

alternate in Danish

alternativ
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.
hveranden
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.

What does "alternate" mean?

  1. adj Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
    "The fence posts were painted in alternate colors."
  2. noun A person or thing standing in as a substitute for another.
    "He was named as an alternate juror in case someone dropped out."
  3. verb To switch back and forth between two things in a regular pattern.
    "The two singers alternated verses throughout the song."
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alternate in a sentence

  • The fence posts were painted in alternate colors.
  • She works alternate weekends at the clinic.
  • He was named as an alternate juror in case someone dropped out.
  • The two singers alternated verses throughout the song.

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What is "alternate" in Danish?

"alternate" in Danish is alternativ, hveranden. alternate means: Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.

How do you use "alternate" in a sentence?

Example: "The fence posts were painted in alternate colors." In Danish, "alternate" is alternativ, hveranden.

Are there other ways to say "alternate" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "alternate": alternativ, hveranden.

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