NOUN

Option/ɔpˈt͡si̯oːn/option; choice; possibility

Option is a German noun that means option, choice, or possibility. It is pronounced /ɔpˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Optionen".

Definitions

1.the possibility to choose between alternatives(general)

a.possibility or choice among different alternatives

Du hast die Option, zwischen mehreren Gerichten zu wählen.You have the option to choose between several dishes.

2.right to buy or sell an asset at a set price(finance)

a.contract granting the right to buy or sell an asset at a specific price within a certain time

Er hat eine Option auf zehn Aktien gekauft.He bought an option for ten shares.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Optiondie Optionen
Genitiveder Optionder Optionen
Dativeder Optionden Optionen
Accusativedie Optiondie Optionen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Option" mean in English?
"Option" means option, choice, or possibility. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Option"?
"Option" is pronounced /ɔpˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Option" der, die, or das?
"Option" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Option"?
The plural of "Option" is "Optionen".
What part of speech is "Option"?
"Option" is a noun in German.

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