NOUN
Differenz/ˌdɪfəˈʁɛnt͡s/difference; discrepancy
Differenz is a German noun that means difference or discrepancy. It is pronounced /ˌdɪfəˈʁɛnt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Differenzen".
Definitions
1.difference between two numbers, amounts or values(mathematics, general)
a.mathematical result of subtraction
Die Differenz von 8 und 3 ist 5.—The difference between 8 and 3 is 5.
b.general gap or deviation between two things
Es gibt eine große Differenz zwischen den Preisen in den Städten.—There is a large difference between the prices in the cities.
2.a divergence of opinion; disagreement(disagreement, conflict)
a.difference of opinion causing dispute
Sie hatten eine Differenz über die Vorgehensweise.—They had a disagreement about the procedure.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Differenz | die Differenzen |
| Genitive | der Differenz | der Differenzen |
| Dative | der Differenz | den Differenzen |
| Accusative | die Differenz | die Differenzen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Differenz" mean in English?
- "Differenz" means difference or discrepancy. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Differenz"?
- "Differenz" is pronounced /ˌdɪfəˈʁɛnt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Differenz" der, die, or das?
- "Differenz" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Differenz"?
- The plural of "Differenz" is "Differenzen".
- What part of speech is "Differenz"?
- "Differenz" is a noun in German.
