This is the 4666th most frequent Swedish word.
alternativ
"Alternativ" in Swedish means "alternative" or "option" in English.
'Alternativ' here is a noun representing the different possibilities or choices available.
Vi har flera alternativ att välja mellan idag.
We have several options to choose from today.
'Alternativ' is used as a noun indicating a possible substitution or choice in a situation.
Ett alternativ är att ta bussen istället för att köra.
One option is to take the bus instead of driving.
'Alternativt' is employed as an adjective to describe a method that is different or substitutive.