No. 4,286 in Russian
альтернативы
"Alternatives."
In a sentence
У нас есть несколько доступных альтернатив решений этого вопроса.
We have several available alternatives for resolving this issue.
The word 'альтернатив' is in the genitive plural form, showing possession with the noun 'несколько' (several).
Она предложила альтернативу нашему плану мероприятия.
She proposed an alternative to our event plan.
The word 'альтернативу' is in the accusative singular form, as the direct object of the verb 'предложила' (proposed).
В отсутствие других альтернатив приходится принимать это предложение.
In the absence of other alternatives, we have to accept this proposal.
The word 'альтернатив' is in the genitive plural form, used here to imply the absence of any options (other alternatives).
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