die Alternative
Translation
alternative, option, choice
Examples
Gibt es eine andere Alternative?
Is there another alternative?
Das ist eine gute Alternative zum Auto.
That is a good alternative to the car.
Grammar Patterns
an alternative to sth. eine Alternative zu+3 The bicycle is a good alternative to the car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Option, Möglichkeit (possibility), Wahl (choice)
Etymology
From Latin 'alternus' (alternating). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'alternative'.
Memory Tips
It's spelled and means the exact same thing as in English, just with German pronunciation and capitalization.