alternative

ælˈtɜrnətɪv
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Translation of alternative into German,

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Noun

1.

option

TECH.
one of several mutually exclusive options
TECH.
  • She considered each alternative carefully before deciding.Sie überlegte jede Alternative sorgfältig, bevor sie sich entschied.
2.

non-traditional option

option that is different from the norm
Alternative f
  • As a vegan, she chose tofu as an alternative to meat.Als Veganerin wählte sie Tofu als Alternative zu Fleisch

Adjective

1.

choice

offering a choice between two or more things
  • She presented an alternative plan for the project..Sie stellte einen alternativen Plan für das Projekt vor
2.

unconventional

not following conventional ways
  • They live an alternative lifestyle in the countryside.Sie führen einen alternativen Lebensstil auf dem Land.
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Expressions with alternative: examples in English and translations in German

alternative Tatsache
alternative Fakten
The spokesperson offered an alternative fact during the briefing.
keine andere Wahl haben
keine Alternative haben
I have no alternative but to leave.
Alternativdienstleistung
The company provides an alternative service for customers without internet access.
Es gibt keine Alternative
The government said there is no alternative to austerity.
alternative Schule
He enrolled in an alternative school that emphasized project-based learning.
Alternativer Lehrplan
Alternativcurriculum
The school offers an alternative curriculum for creative students.

Synonyms and analogies of alternative in English

Examples of alternative in a sentence

  • An alternative must be chosen by tomorrow.
  • He sought an alternative to the traditional wedding ceremony.
  • The committee considered an alternative to the proposed plan.
  • She has a vast collection of alternative albums.
  • Alternative is his favorite genre at concerts.
  • She found an alternative to express her frustration politely.

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

Noun
dieAlternativenf.

My blind spot makes it challenging for me to understand alternative viewpoints.

Mein blinder Fleck erschwert es mir, alternative Sichtweisen zu verstehen.

dieVariantenf.

The third alternative here are aqua tones from aquatic blue to turquoise.

Eine dritte Variante sind Aquatöne von wässrigem Blau bis ins Türkise.

dieMöglichkeitnf.

This is a fourth alternative that you are soon going to have.

Dies ist eine vierte Möglichkeit, die Sie schon bald haben werden.

derErsatznm.

A hollowed tree trunk is also an attractive alternative as a pot.

Auch ein hohler Baumstamm ist ein schöner Ersatz für einen Blumentopf.

dieOptionnf.

The first alternative is a formal wing collared shirt with single cuffs.

Die erste Option ist ein Hemd mit Klappkragen und einfachen Manschetten.

alternativ

An alternative lifestyle emphasizes health, wellness, and environmental stewardship.

Ein alternativer Lebensstil legt Wert auf Gesundheit, Wohlbefinden und Umweltschutz.

Adjective
Alternativ-adj.

It's a huge treasure of knowledge from alternative and natural medicine.

Das ist ja ein Riesenfundus an Wissen aus der Alternativ- und Naturmedizin.

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alternative: Examples and translations in context

They had to find an alternative route because the bridge was blocked.

Sie mussten eine alternative Route finden, weil die Brücke gesperrt war.

We need to explore alternative approaches for managing our time effectively.

Wir müssen alternative Methoden erkunden, um unsere Zeit effektiv zu managen.

The team will resort to alternative methods if the current plan fails.

Das Team wird alternative Methoden anwenden, falls der aktuelle Plan scheitert.

During the discussion, I will counter your thoughts with alternative perspectives.

Während der Diskussion werde ich Ihre Gedanken mit alternativen Perspektiven erwidern.

Despite the evidence, he closed his mind to any alternative explanations.

Trotz der Beweise verschloss er sich gegenüber allen alternativen Erklärungen.

Businesses often include clauses for alternative dispute resolution in their contracts.

Unternehmen nehmen oft Klauseln zur alternativen Streitbeilegung in ihre Verträge auf.

Journalists challenged the minister's alternative facts with independently verified data.

Journalisten stellten die alternativen Fakten des Ministers mit unabhängig überprüften Daten infrage.

Without alternative suppliers, the company holding all the cards can dictate prices.

Ohne alternative Lieferanten kann die Firma am längeren Hebel die Preise diktieren.

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alternative energyalternative dispute resolutionalternative medicine
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