Noun
die Alternative
Pronunciation: /ˌaltɛʁnaˈtiːvə/
alternative
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plural Alternativen
Meanings
Noun
- alternative
- option, choice
Example sentence
Hast du irgendwelche Alternativen zu dem Plan?
Do you have any alternatives to the plan?
Word forms
singular
die Alternative
plural
die Alternativen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Alternative
Accusativedie Alternative
Dativeder Alternative
Genitiveder Alternative
Plural
Nominativedie Alternativen
Accusativedie Alternativen
Dativeden Alternativen
Genitiveder Alternativen
Usage
- eine Alternative zu etwas — Zu plus dative names what could be replaced.
- alternativ / Alternative — The adjective is lowercase; the feminine noun is capitalized.
Bei Regen brauchen wir eine Alternative zum Picknick im Park.
If it rains, we need an alternative to the picnic in the park.