NOUN

Unterschied/ˌʊntɐˈʃiːt/difference; distinction

Unterschied is a German noun that means difference or distinction. It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈʃiːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Unterschiede".

Definitions

1.an aspect or quality in which two or more things are not the same(general)

a.divergence between objects, persons, or ideas

Es gibt große Unterschiede zwischen den beiden Kulturen.There are big differences between the two cultures.

2.the result of comparing two things to show how they are not the same(comparison)

a.feature marking one thing as distinct from another

Kannst du mir den Unterschied zwischen diesen beiden Wörtern erklären?Can you explain the difference between these two words to me?

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Unterschieddie Unterschiede
Genitivedes Unterschiedesder Unterschiede
Dativedem Unterschiedden Unterschieden
Accusativeden Unterschieddie Unterschiede

Frequently asked questions

What does "Unterschied" mean in English?
"Unterschied" means difference or distinction. 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.

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