Unterschied/ˌʊntɐˈʃiːt/difference; distinction; disparity
Unterschied is a German noun that means difference, distinction, or disparity. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈʃiːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Unterschiede".
Definitions
1.the fact or state of being not the same; a difference between things(general)
a.a way in which two or more things are not the same
Es gibt einen großen Unterschied zwischen den beiden Bildern.—There is a big difference between the two pictures.
2.a distinguishing feature; something that sets things apart(distinction)
a.a characteristic that distinguishes
Der wichtigste Unterschied ist die Farbe.—The most important distinction is the color.
3.a level of inequality between people or groups(disparity)
a.an unequal situation or treatment
Es gibt noch immer große Unterschiede im Einkommen der Menschen.—There are still large disparities in people's income.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Unterschied | die Unterschiede |
| Genitive | des Unterschiedes | der Unterschiede |
| Dative | dem Unterschied | den Unterschieden |
| Accusative | den Unterschied | die Unterschiede |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Unterschied" mean in English?
- "Unterschied" means difference, distinction, or disparity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Unterschied"?
- "Unterschied" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈʃiːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Unterschied" der, die, or das?
- "Unterschied" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Unterschied"?
- The plural of "Unterschied" is "Unterschiede".
- What part of speech is "Unterschied"?
- "Unterschied" is a noun in German.
