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alternative in German

alternative in German is alternativ, Alternative — alternative means offering a different choice from what is usual or expected.

alternative in German

alternativ
adj
Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.
Alternative
adj
Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.
alternativ
adj
Other; different from something else.
Alternative
noun

What does "alternative" mean?

  1. adj Offering a different choice from what is usual or expected.
    "They looked into alternative sources of energy."
  2. noun One of two or more options available to choose between.
    "Given the cost, a cheaper alternative would be the bus."
  3. noun A style of rock music that developed outside the mainstream.
    "He mostly listens to alternative from the 90s."

alternative in a sentence

  • They looked into alternative sources of energy.
  • She chose an alternative treatment instead of surgery.
  • Given the cost, a cheaper alternative would be the bus.
  • He mostly listens to alternative from the 90s.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "alternative" in German?

"alternative" in German is alternativ, Alternative. alternative means: Offering a different choice from what is usual or expected.

How do you use "alternative" in a sentence?

Example: "They looked into alternative sources of energy." In German, "alternative" is alternativ, Alternative.

Are there other ways to say "alternative" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "alternative": alternativ, Alternative.

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