No. 4,526 in German
optimale
"Optimale" means "optimal" or "ideal" in English.
In a sentence
Das ist die optimale Lösung für unser Problem.
This is the optimal solution for our problem.
Here, 'optimale' is used as an adjective to describe 'Lösung', meaning the best or most suitable solution.
Wir suchen nach einer optimalen Strategie für das Projekt.
We are looking for an optimal strategy for the project.
In this context, 'optimalen' shows its usage in dative case with 'eine'. It describes a strategy fitting the best case scenario for the project.
Die optimale Gestaltung des Plans ist entscheidend.
The optimal design of the plan is crucial.
'Optimale Gestaltung' displays 'optimale' qualifying 'Gestaltung' in nominative case, emphasizing the importance of the best possible design.
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