Translation of German word "Unterschied" to English
derUnterschied
/ʊntɐʃˈtʁɛçt/
Meaning
NounThe quality of being different.
How to use
The masculine noun Unterschied ('difference / distinction') is derived from unterscheiden (to distinguish) and declines regularly (plural Unterschiede). The related adjective is unterschiedlich (different / diverse).
🇬🇧 English
difference
Example
Es gibt einen großen Unterschied zwischen Theorie und Praxis.
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
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Common phrases
- einen Unterschied machen— to make a difference (idiom)
- großer Unterschied— big difference
- im Unterschied zu— in contrast to / unlike (prepositional idiom)
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The German word "der Unterschied" is defined as: "The quality of being different."
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The German word "der Unterschied" means "difference" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Es gibt einen großen Unterschied zwischen Theorie und Praxis." (which translates as "There is a big difference between theory and practice.").
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