This is the 4123rd most frequent German word.
alternative
An option or choice between two or more possibilities.
In this sentence, 'Alternative' is used as a noun referencing a different option or choice.
Wir suchen eine Alternative zu den traditionellen Methoden.
We are looking for an alternative to traditional methods.
Here, 'Alternative' describes an available option being evaluated in comparison to others.
Die neue Alternative ist sowohl umweltfreundlich als auch effizient.
The new alternative is both environmentally friendly and efficient.
In this example, 'alternative' is used as an adjective to describe a different or unconventional solution.