die Alternative, -n
alternative
Eine andere Möglichkeit oder Wahl, die man anstelle von etwas anderem nutzen kann.
The German word "Alternative" is a noun that means "alternative" or "option". It is derived from the Latin word "alternativa", meaning "a choice between options". In German, "Alternative" refers to a different choice, path, or method among a set of possibilities.
Similar words in German include "Möglichkeit" (possibility), "Option" (option), and "Variante" (variant).
The main difference is that "Alternative" often implies a mutually exclusive choice between two or more options, while "Möglichkeit" can simply refer to any possible scenario. "Option" is more used in contexts where a choice is one among several potential routes, and "Variante" refers specifically to different versions of something.
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Examples
Ich brauche eine Alternative.noun
I need an alternative.
Eine Alternative zu diesem Plan muss gefunden werden.noun
An alternative to this plan must be found.
Als Alternative können wir den Tag am See verbringen.noun
As an alternative, we can spend the day at the lake.
Eine Alternative muss gefunden werden.noun
An alternative must be found.
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