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.a possibility different from others; an option or choice(choice or possibility)
a.one of two or more possibilities that can be chosen
Wir suchen nach einer Alternative zum Auto.—We are looking for an alternative to the car.
b.a different course of action or solution
Es gibt mehrere Alternativen zur bisherigen Methode.—There are several alternatives to the previous method.
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.
