Alternativ Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Alternativ" is mainly used as adjective meaning "alternative", "different" or "unconventional". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "alternativ"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: alternativer
  • Superlative: am alternativsten

Meanings of "alternativ" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Being an alternative or different option"

"Alternativ", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir suchen nach alternativen Lösungen für dieses Problem.We are looking for alternative solutions to this problem.
  2. Die Regierung fördert alternative Energiequellen.The government promotes alternative energy sources.
  3. Es gibt alternative Methoden, um dieses Ziel zu erreichen.There are alternative methods to achieve this goal.

2.) "As an alternative or different option"

"Alternativ", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Du kannst entweder mit dem Auto fahren oder alternativ den Zug nehmen.You can either drive by car or alternatively take the train.
  2. Wir können das Projekt so durchführen oder alternativ einen anderen Ansatz wählen.We can carry out the project this way or alternatively choose a different approach.
  3. Alternativ dazu können wir auch einen anderen Termin vereinbaren.Alternatively, we can also arrange a different date.
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