This is the 2127th most frequent German word.
alternativen
"Alternativen" in English means "alternatives."
Here, 'alternativen' is used as an adjective modifying 'Lösungen' to describe solutions that are different or alternative from the usual ones.
Wir suchen nach alternativen Lösungen für das Problem.
We are looking for alternative solutions for the problem.
In this sentence, 'Alternativen' is a noun signifying options or choices apart from a single possibility.
Alternativen sind wichtig, um flexibel zu bleiben.
Alternatives are important to stay flexible.
The word 'Alternativen' as a plural noun indicates suggested options or possibilities differing from the original plan.