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distinguish in German

distinguish in German is unterscheiden, erkennen, auszeichnen — distinguish means to recognize the difference between two or more things.

distinguish in German

unterscheiden
verb
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
erkennen
verb
To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
unterscheiden
verb
To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
auszeichnen
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To make to differ.

What does "distinguish" mean?

  1. verb To recognize the difference between two or more things.
    "It can be hard to distinguish real diamonds from cubic zirconia."
  2. verb To make someone or something stand out from others, often through achievement.
    "Her calm leadership distinguished her from the other candidates."
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distinguish in a sentence

  • It can be hard to distinguish real diamonds from cubic zirconia.
  • Young children may not yet distinguish right from wrong.
  • Her calm leadership distinguished her from the other candidates.

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What is "distinguish" in German?

"distinguish" in German is unterscheiden, erkennen, auszeichnen. distinguish means: To recognize the difference between two or more things.

How do you use "distinguish" in a sentence?

Example: "It can be hard to distinguish real diamonds from cubic zirconia." In German, "distinguish" is unterscheiden, erkennen, auszeichnen.

Are there other ways to say "distinguish" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "distinguish": unterscheiden, erkennen, auszeichnen.

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