optional
optional
Meaning of optional
not required
nach Wahl; nicht zwingend erforderlich
Pronunciation
optional with German translation
optional usage examples
The extra workbook is optional.
Das Extra-Heft ist optional.
The exam at the end of the course is optional.
Die Prüfung am Ende des Kurses ist optional.
optional synonyms
What's the difference between optional, voluntary, and elective
Done by your own choice
ENVoluntary contributions helped fund the event.
Advanced: broader words
Of courses or surgery: chosen, not required
ENYou can take an elective course in modern languages.
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Questions about this word
What does optional mean?
not required
How do you pronounce optional?
optional is pronounced [ˈɒpʃənəl].
How is optional used in a sentence?
Das Extra-Heft ist optional. Translation: The extra workbook is optional.
Is optional part of Subjects vocabulary?
Yes, optional can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is optional part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, optional can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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