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альтернатива

Translation of альтернатива

alternative

Russian word in Latin letters: alternativa

Meaning of альтернатива

Russian

один из нескольких возможных вариантов выбора

English

one of two or more possible choices

alternative

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ɐlʲtʲɪrnɐˈtʲivə]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Альтернатива к сахару or альтернатива сахару?

альтернатива сахару

альтернатива + dative, no preposition

Don't say альтернатива к сахару. Say альтернатива сахару: no к.

Мёд — хорошая альтернатива сахару.

Honey is a good alternative to sugar.

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  1. A cheaper alternative might work better.

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    Более дешёвая альтернатива может подойти лучше.

  2. We chose the alternative after a short discussion.

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    Мы выбрали альтернативу после короткого обсуждения.

альтернатива synonyms

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What's the difference between альтернатива and вариант

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вариант

Everyday word: an option.

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альтернатива meaning: what does it mean?

one of two or more possible choices

альтернатива pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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альтернатива definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A cheaper alternative might work better. Translation: Более дешёвая альтернатива может подойти лучше.

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