German phrase
Alternativ schlage ich ~ vor.
Meaning
Alternatively, I suggest ___
When to use it
It proposes a different plan. This polite wording offers another option.
Example dialogue
Alternativ schlage ich das italienische Restaurant um die Ecke vor.
Alternatively, I suggest the Italian restaurant around the corner.
Klingt gut, da gehen wir hin.
Sounds good. Let's go there.