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Pronunciation / Transliteration: alternativ
"Sie können den Bus nehmen; alternativ könnten Sie zu Fuß gehen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Used to introduce a different option or possibility.
"You can take the bus; alternatively, you could walk." - 2
In a different manner or way.
"The project can be completed in stages; alternatively, it can be done all at once."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'alternatively' originates from the Latin 'alternare', meaning 'to interchange'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to denote options or choices, reflecting a shift towards its current usage in presenting alternatives.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Alternatively" is said worldwide
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alternativement
Transliteration: alternativement
"Vous pouvez prendre le bus ; alternativement, vous pourriez marcher."
alternativ
Transliteration: alternativ
"Sie können den Bus nehmen; alternativ könnten Sie zu Fuß gehen."
alternativamente
Transliteration: alternativamente
"Puoi prendere l'autobus; alternativamente, potresti camminare."
alternativamente
Transliteration: alternativamente
"Puedes tomar el autobús; alternativamente, podrías caminar."
alternativamente
Transliteration: alternativamente
"Você pode pegar o ônibus; alternativamente, você poderia andar."
वैकल्पिक रूप से
Transliteration: vaikalpik roop se
"आप बस ले सकते हैं; वैकल्पिक रूप से, आप चल सकते हैं।"
或者
Transliteration: huòzhě
"你可以坐公交车；或者，你可以走路。"
대안적으로
Transliteration: daeanjjeogeuro
"버스를 탈 수 있습니다; 대안적으로, 걸어갈 수 있습니다."
代わりに
Transliteration: kawari ni
"バスに乗ることができます; 代わりに歩くこともできます。"
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