No. 4,123 in German
alternative
An option or choice between two or more possibilities.
In a sentence
Wir suchen eine Alternative zu den traditionellen Methoden.
We are looking for an alternative to traditional methods.
In this sentence, 'Alternative' is used as a noun referencing a different option or choice.
Die neue Alternative ist sowohl umweltfreundlich als auch effizient.
The new alternative is both environmentally friendly and efficient.
Here, 'Alternative' describes an available option being evaluated in comparison to others.
Das Unternehmen bietet eine alternative Lösung für das Problem an.
The company offers an alternative solution for the problem.
In this example, 'alternative' is used as an adjective to describe a different or unconventional solution.
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