optional in German
optional in German is freiwillig, fakultativ, wahlfrei — optional means not required; available to choose but not compulsory.
optional in German
freiwillig
Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.
fakultativ
Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.
wahlfrei
Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.
optional
Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.
freigestellt
Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.
nicht zwingend erforderlich
Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.
What does "optional" mean?
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adjective Not required; available to choose but not compulsory.
"Attendance at the workshop is optional."
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optional in a sentence
- Attendance at the workshop is optional.
- Leather seats are an optional upgrade on this model.
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What is "optional" in German?
"optional" in German is freiwillig, fakultativ, wahlfrei. optional means: Not required; available to choose but not compulsory.
How do you use "optional" in a sentence?
Example: "Attendance at the workshop is optional." In German, "optional" is freiwillig, fakultativ, wahlfrei.
Are there other ways to say "optional" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "optional": freiwillig, fakultativ, wahlfrei, optional, freigestellt, nicht zwingend erforderlich.
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