NOUN
Alternative/ˌaltɛʁnaˈtiːvə/alternative; option; choice
Alternative is a German noun that means alternative, option, or choice. It is pronounced /ˌaltɛʁnaˈtiːvə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Alternativen".
Definitions
1.another possibility, different option(general)
a.a different way of doing or choosing something
Wir haben leider keine Alternative zu diesem Plan.—Unfortunately, we have no alternative to this plan.
b.a choice between two or more things
Gibt es zu diesem Produkt eine Alternative?—Is there an alternative to this product?
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, option, or choice. 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.
