No. 4,667 in Swedish
alternativet
"The alternative."
In a sentence
Alternativet att åka buss är billigare än att ta bilen.
The alternative of taking the bus is cheaper than driving a car.
The word 'alternativet' is used to denote a specific choice or option available in the given context.
När vi diskuterade olika lösningar, föreslog hon alternativet att hyra utrustningen.
When we discussed different solutions, she suggested the alternative of renting the equipment.
'Alternativet' here refers to a proposed option among discussed solutions.
Efter noggrant övervägande valde han alternativet som han tyckte var bäst.
After careful consideration, he chose the alternative he thought was best.
The word 'alternativet' represents the option that was ultimately selected after comparison.
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