Der Unterschied
Example: Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden Produkten ist deutlich sichtbar.
Definition
"Der Unterschied" refers to the distinction or difference between two or more things, highlighting what makes them not the same. It is commonly used to describe noticeable or important variations, such as in the phrase 'Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden Produkten ist deutlich sichtbar.'
Etymology
The word "Unterschied" comes from the German prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'terschied,' derived from the verb 'scheiden,' meaning 'to separate.' Together, it literally means 'not separated,' indicating the concept of difference or distinction. Did you know? The root 'scheiden' is also related to the English word 'shed.'
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"Der Unterschied" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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