NOUN
Unterscheidung/ʊntɐˈʃaɪ̯dʊŋ/distinction; differentiation; discrimination
Unterscheidung is a German noun that means distinction, differentiation, or discrimination. It is pronounced /ʊntɐˈʃaɪ̯dʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Unterscheidungen".
Definitions
1.the act of differentiating or distinguishing things or people from one another(general)
a.distinction between two or more things
Die Unterscheidung zwischen Wahrheit und Lüge ist manchmal schwierig.—The distinction between truth and lie is sometimes difficult.
2.an analytical or conceptual distinction between categories, concepts, etc.(academic, philosophy)
a.conceptual differentiation
Die Unterscheidung zwischen Moral und Recht ist zentral in der Philosophie.—The distinction between morality and law is central in philosophy.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Unterscheidung | die Unterscheidungen |
| Genitive | der Unterscheidung | der Unterscheidungen |
| Dative | der Unterscheidung | den Unterscheidungen |
| Accusative | die Unterscheidung | die Unterscheidungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Unterscheidung" mean in English?
- "Unterscheidung" means distinction, differentiation, or discrimination. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Unterscheidung"?
- "Unterscheidung" is pronounced /ʊntɐˈʃaɪ̯dʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Unterscheidung" der, die, or das?
- "Unterscheidung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Unterscheidung"?
- The plural of "Unterscheidung" is "Unterscheidungen".
- What part of speech is "Unterscheidung"?
- "Unterscheidung" is a noun in German.
