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
| 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 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.
