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optional

optional

Meaning of optional

English

not required

Deutsch

nach Wahl; nicht zwingend erforderlich

optional

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈɒpʃənəl/
American English
/ˈɑpʃənəl/

optional with German translation

optional usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The extra workbook is optional.

Das Extra-Heft ist optional.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The exam at the end of the course is optional.

Die Prüfung am Ende des Kurses ist optional.

optional synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between optional, voluntary, and elective

V
🇬🇧English
voluntary

Done by your own choice

B2often

ENVoluntary contributions helped fund the event.

Advanced: broader words

E
🇬🇧English
elective

Of courses or surgery: chosen, not required

B2rare word

ENYou can take an elective course in modern languages.

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What does optional mean?

not required

How do you pronounce optional?

optional is pronounced [ˈɒpʃənəl].

How is optional used in a sentence?

Das Extra-Heft ist optional. Translation: The extra workbook is optional.

Is optional part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, optional can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is optional part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, optional can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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