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die Alternative
alternative · خيار بديل / بديل
Is Alternative der, die, or das?
Alternative is feminine (die). The plural is Alternativen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Alternative.
Plural
die Alternativen
Declension of die Alternative
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Alternative | eine Alternative | die Alternativen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Alternative | eine Alternative | die Alternativen |
| Dativ Dative | der Alternative | einer Alternative | den Alternativen |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Alternative | einer Alternative | der Alternativen |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Alternative" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Auf dieser Strecke ist der Zug eine gute Alternative zum Flugzeug.
Quick Quiz — Test Yourself
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