NOUN
dieAlternative/ˌaltɛʁnaˈtiːvə/alternative; option
Alternative is a German noun that means alternative or option. It is pronounced /ˌaltɛʁnaˈtiːvə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Alternativen".
Definitions
1.a possibility or choice differing from others(general)
a.another course of action or solution
Wir müssen nach Alternativen für das teure Produkt suchen.—We need to look for alternatives to the expensive product.
2.a different option to choose between possibilities(decision-making)
a.a substitute among possible answers or strategies
Gibt es eine Alternative zu diesem Vorschlag?—Is there an alternative to this proposal?
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Alternative | die Alternativen |
| Genitive | der Alternative | der Alternativen |
| Dative | der Alternative | den Alternativen |
| Accusative | die Alternative | die Alternativen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Alternative" mean in English?
- "Alternative" means alternative or option. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Alternative"?
- "Alternative" is pronounced /ˌaltɛʁnaˈtiːvə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Alternative" der, die, or das?
- "Alternative" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Alternative"?
- The plural of "Alternative" is "Alternativen".
- What part of speech is "Alternative"?
- "Alternative" is a noun in German.
