English–German

“alternative” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/vaˈʁi̯antə/

Example

Hast du eine andere Variante?

Do you have another alternative?

Illustration for Variante (alternative)

How to say “alternative” in German

“Alternative” in German is Variante.

Several related forms arranged around one basic design, each offering a different detail or specification.

Full entry for Variante: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Variante

Probiere zuerst eine andere Variante aus.

Try a different alternative first.

Tips for using Variante

  • Variante often names a possible form or option, while Version more often names a particular edition or state of a work or product.

Other German words for “alternative”

Wir brauchen eine alternative Lösung.

We need an alternative solution.

Wir brauchen eine Alternative.

We need an alternative.

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