adverbadverb
wahlweise
optionally
The German word wahlweise is an adverb meaning optionally or alternatively.
- It comes from Wahl (choice, election) and the suffix -weise (manner, way).
Similar words:
- alternativ (alternatively)
- optional (optionally)
Difference:
- wahlweise emphasizes the presence of different possible choices or options, often in instructions or offers.
- alternativ stresses one choice among alternatives.
- optional highlights that something is not mandatory.
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Examples
Können die Gäste wahlweise vegetarisch bestellen?adverb
Can the guests optionally order vegetarian?
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