optional

ˈɒpʃənəl
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Translation of optional from English into Dutch

Adjective

choice

not required, can be chosen or left out
  • Wearing a tie is optional at this event.Het dragen van een stropdas is optioneel op dit evenement.
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Expressions with optional: examples in English and translations in Dutch

kledingvrij
This is a clothing optional beach.
optionele extra
Metallic paint is an optional extra on this car model.
optionele functie
Leather seats are an optional feature on this car model.
facultatief koppelteken
Style guides differ on optional hyphens in compound adjectives.
optionele dekking
vrijwillige dekking
Collision is an optional coverage on many car insurance policies.
optionele parameter
The third argument is an optional parameter for advanced configuration.

Synonyms and analogies of optional in English

adj.electivevoluntaryMore synonyms

Examples of optional in a sentence

  • The extra credit assignment is optional.

Translations of "optional" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
optioneeladj.

The elements denoted by square brackets are optional in this syntax.

De elementen tussen rechte haken zijn optioneel in deze syntaxis.

facultatiefadj.

In the former protocol this provision existed but was only optional.

Deze bestond ook al in het voorgaande protocol maar was slechts facultatief.

eventueeladj.

Season with some pepper, salt and optional worcester sauce.

Op smaak maken met wat peper, zout en eventueel worcestersaus.

vrijwilligadj.

The declaration of the option to subscribe to our newsletter is optional.

De verklaring om een abonnement te nemen op onze nieuwsbrief is vrijwillig.

naar keuzeadj.

Serve with an optional drink, preferably coffee or tea.

Serveren met een drank naar keuze, bij voorkeur koffie of thee.

Noun
optienf.

As optional you can choose between natural stone or mosaic tiles as well.

Als optie kunt u ook kiezen tussen natuursteen of mozaïek tegels.

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Other translations for optional:

  • facultatieve

optional: Examples and translations in context

He told the class homework is optional now, citation needed on that.

Hij vertelde de klas dat huiswerk nu optioneel is, bron, alsjeblieft.

System errors occur unless you leave this field empty when it's optional.

Er treden systeemfouten op als je dit optionele veld niet leeg laat.

The operative word 'optional' in the email relaxed many employees.

Het sleutelwoord 'optioneel' in de e-mail stelde veel medewerkers gerust.

Leave this field empty if you want to skip optional data input.

Laat dit veld leeg als je de invoer van optionele gegevens wilt overslaan.

The side note in the email mentioned an optional training session next week.

De kanttekening in de e-mail vermeldde een optionele trainingssessie voor volgende week.

He treated the nonessential parts of the report as optional reading.

Hij beschouwde de niet-essentiële delen van het rapport als optionele leesstof.

Remember to bracket the optional elements in the instructions clearly.

Vergeet niet de optionele onderdelen in de instructies duidelijk tussen haakjes te zetten.

Drainage can also be carried out using an optional tilting chassis.

De afvoer kan optioneel ook worden uitgevoerd met een kantelbaar onderstel.

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optional extra
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