Het verschil
Example: Het verschil tussen de twee kleuren is duidelijk zichtbaar.
Definition
"Het verschil" refers to the distinction or dissimilarity between two or more things, highlighting how they are not the same. It is commonly used to point out differences in qualities, amounts, or characteristics, as in the phrase 'The difference between the two colors is clearly visible.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het verschil" literally means 'the difference.' It combines 'het,' the definite article 'the,' with 'verschil,' which comes from Middle Dutch 'verschil,' rooted in the verb 'verschillen,' meaning to differ. Did you know? The word traces back to Proto-Germanic origins relating to separation or division.
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"Het verschil" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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