difference in German
difference in German is Unterschied, Andersartigkeit, Anderssein — difference means the way in which two or more things are unlike each other.
difference in German
Unterschied
(uncountable) The quality of being different.
Andersartigkeit
(uncountable) The quality of being different.
Anderssein
(uncountable) The quality of being different.
Unterscheidung
(uncountable) The quality of being different.
Unterschied
(countable) A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.
Differenz
(countable) A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.
Differenz
(countable) A disagreement or argument.
Meinungsverschiedenheit
(countable) A disagreement or argument.
Differenz
(countable) The result of a subtraction; sometimes the absolute value of this result.
Unterschied
(countable) The result of a subtraction; sometimes the absolute value of this result.
differenzieren
(obsolete, transitive) To distinguish or differentiate.
unterscheiden
(obsolete, transitive) To distinguish or differentiate.
What does "difference" mean?
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noun The way in which two or more things are unlike each other.
"The main difference between the two recipes is the type of flour."
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noun A disagreement between people.
"The two neighbours had a difference of opinion over the garden fence."
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noun The result you get by subtracting one number from another.
"Subtract the smaller number from the larger one to find the difference."
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noun A meaningful effect or change on a situation.
"A kind word can make a huge difference to someone having a bad day."
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difference in a sentence
- The main difference between the two recipes is the type of flour.
- Can you spot the difference between these two photos?
- The two neighbours had a difference of opinion over the garden fence.
- Despite their differences, the two sisters never stayed angry for long.
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What is "difference" in German?
"difference" in German is Unterschied, Andersartigkeit, Anderssein. difference means: The way in which two or more things are unlike each other.
How do you use "difference" in a sentence?
Example: "The main difference between the two recipes is the type of flour." In German, "difference" is Unterschied, Andersartigkeit, Anderssein.
Are there other ways to say "difference" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "difference": Unterschied, Andersartigkeit, Anderssein, Unterscheidung, Differenz, Meinungsverschiedenheit.
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