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Unterschied

distinction

German grammar
derUnterschiedm
Meaning of Unterschied

a difference or contrast between things

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Pronunciation
German/ˈʊntɐʃiːt/
Russian transcription[rɐzˈlʲit͡ɕɪjɪ]
distinction
Unterschied - distinction
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Unterschied with Russian translation

Unterschied usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Между этими двумя числами есть разница.

Zwischen den zwei Zahlen gibt es einen Unterschied.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Разницу легко увидеть.

Der Unterschied ist leicht zu sehen.

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Unterschied belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Unterschied synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Unterschied / Abgrenzung / Differenz / Abweichung / Kontrast / Auszeichnung

A
🇩🇪German
Abgrenzung

Means clear delimitation or separation between things; often implies drawing a boundary.

B2Often
D
🇩🇪German
Differenz

The closest match to "Unterschied"; means a difference or disparity in a general, neutral sense.

B2Very Often
A
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Abweichung

Implies deviation from a norm, rule, plan, or expected value; the focus is on not matching expectations.

B2Often
K
🇩🇪German
Kontrast

Means a strong difference, especially when things are placed side by side and the contrast becomes noticeable; often used visually or stylistically.

B2Often
A
🇩🇪German
Auszeichnung

Not a difference here, but an award or distinction as recognition of merit.

B2Often
E
🇩🇪German
Ehre

Means honor, respect, or dignity; not about difference, but about esteem and value.

B2Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Sonderstellung

Means a special position or exceptional status compared with others; the focus is on being set apart.

B2Rarely
G
🇩🇪German
Gegensatz

Means direct opposition; the difference is very strong, almost total opposition.

B2Very Often
T
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Trennung

Means separation or splitting apart; the focus is on the process or result of dividing things.

B2Very Often
V
🇩🇪German
Verschiedenheit

Emphasizes variety or the existence of multiple differences; sounds more general and descriptive.

B2Often

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How to pronounce Unterschied and what this word means

Unterschied means distinction. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Unterschied

/ˈʊntɐʃiːt/

Unterschied translation

distinction

Unterschied examples

Zwischen den zwei Zahlen gibt es einen Unterschied.

Unterschied transcription

/ˈʊntɐʃiːt/

Questions about this word

Unterschied meaning: what does it mean?

ein Unterschied oder Gegensatz zwischen Dingen

Unterschied pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Unterschied is pronounced as /ˈʊntɐʃiːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Unterschied definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Zwischen den zwei Zahlen gibt es einen Unterschied. Translation: Между этими двумя числами есть разница.

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