ADJECTIVE

fakultativ/ˌfakʊltaˈtiːf/optional; discretionary; not mandatory

fakultativ is a German adjective that means optional, discretionary, or not mandatory. It is pronounced /ˌfakʊltaˈtiːf/.

Definitions

1.optional; not obligatory by rule, law, or requirement(formal, education, law)

a.able to be chosen but not required

Die Teilnahme am Seminar ist fakultativ.—Participation in the seminar is optional.

b.subject to free decision, not prescribed

Der Besuch der Veranstaltung ist fakultativ.—Attendance at the event is not mandatory.

Adjective Forms

Positivefakultativ

Frequently asked questions

What does "fakultativ" mean in English?
"fakultativ" means optional, discretionary, or not mandatory. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "fakultativ"?
"fakultativ" is pronounced /ˌfakʊltaˈtiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "fakultativ"?
"fakultativ" is a adjective in German.

Related adjectives

Make “fakultativ” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.