discrimination in German
discrimination in German is Diskriminierung, Unterscheidung, Schlechterstellung — discrimination means unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics like race, gender, or age.
discrimination in German
Diskriminierung
(uncountable, countable) Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions. [from early 17th c.]
Unterscheidung
(uncountable, countable) Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions. [from early 17th c.]
Diskriminierung
(uncountable, countable, sometimes, with, "against") Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry. [from early 19th c.]
Schlechterstellung
(uncountable, countable, sometimes, with, "against") Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry. [from early 19th c.]
What does "discrimination" mean?
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noun Unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics like race, gender, or age.
"The company was sued for racial discrimination in hiring."
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noun The ability to notice fine differences between things.
"Her discrimination in matters of taste made her an excellent art critic."
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discrimination in a sentence
- The company was sued for racial discrimination in hiring.
- Laws now protect workers from age discrimination.
- Her discrimination in matters of taste made her an excellent art critic.
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What is "discrimination" in German?
"discrimination" in German is Diskriminierung, Unterscheidung, Schlechterstellung. discrimination means: Unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics like race, gender, or age.
How do you use "discrimination" in a sentence?
Example: "The company was sued for racial discrimination in hiring." In German, "discrimination" is Diskriminierung, Unterscheidung, Schlechterstellung.
Are there other ways to say "discrimination" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "discrimination": Diskriminierung, Unterscheidung, Schlechterstellung.
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