No. 14,753 in German
optional
Not required; voluntary or left to choice.
In a sentence
Die Teilnahme an diesem Workshop ist optional.
Participation in this workshop is optional.
Indicates that the action of attending is not a requirement.
Im Formular können Sie die optionalen Felder ausfüllen.
In the form, you may fill out the optional fields.
Describes fields that do not require completion.
Ich werde an dem optionalen Abendessen teilnehmen.
I will attend the optional dinner.
Refers to an event attendance that is not compulsory.
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