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die Alternative

alternative

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Meaning of die Alternative

one of two or more possible choices

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German/diː altɛrnaˈtiːvə/
alternative
die Alternative - alternative
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die Alternative with English translation

die Alternative usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Ich habe noch eine Alternative.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Diese Alternative ist für uns besser.

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die Alternative synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between die Alternative / Wahlmöglichkeit / Ausweichmöglichkeit / Ersatz / Alternative / Möglichkeit

W
🇩🇪German
Wahlmöglichkeit

A choice among several possibilities; emphasizes the availability of options.

B1Often
A
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Ausweichmöglichkeit

A fallback option used when the main one does not work; often implies a way out of a difficult situation.

B1Often
E
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Ersatz

A replacement for something existing; usually not just a choice, but a substitute object or person.

B1Very Often
A
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Alternative

A direct synonym, often used more formally for another possible choice.

B1Very Often
M
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Möglichkeit

Any possibility or option; the broadest and most general word in the list.

B1Very Often
O
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Option

One option among several; often sounds a bit more modern or businesslike.

B1Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
Auswahl

The act of choosing or the set of available items; focuses more on selection from several things.

B1Very Often
E
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Entweder-oder

A strict either-or choice between two mutually exclusive options; often suggests limited choice.

B1Rarely
E
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Entscheidung

The act of deciding; not an option itself, but the result of choosing.

B1Very Often
E
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Ersatzlösung

A substitute solution when the normal plan does not work; emphasizes practical replacement.

B1Often
N
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Notlösung

A temporary solution in an emergency; usually not ideal, but a last resort.

B1Often

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How to pronounce die Alternative and what this word means

die Alternative means alternative. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce die Alternative

/diː altɛrnaˈtiːvə/

die Alternative translation

alternative

die Alternative examples

Ich habe noch eine Alternative.

die Alternative transcription

/diː altɛrnaˈtiːvə/

Questions about this word

die Alternative meaning: what does it mean?

eine von zwei oder mehr möglichen Wahlmöglichkeiten

die Alternative pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

die Alternative is pronounced as /diː altɛrnaˈtiːvə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

die Alternative definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Ich habe noch eine Alternative. Translation: У меня есть еще одна альтернатива.

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