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
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
erkennen
To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
unterscheiden
To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
auszeichnen
(transitive, obsolete) To make to differ.
What does "distinguish" mean?
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verb To recognize the difference between two or more things.
"Can you distinguish between the twins when they wear the same clothes?"
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verb To make someone or something stand out from others, often through achievement.
"She distinguished herself by winning three medals in one week."
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distinguish in a sentence
- Can you distinguish between the twins when they wear the same clothes?
- It can be hard to distinguish real diamonds from cubic zirconia.
- She distinguished herself by winning three medals in one week.
- His unusual talent for languages distinguishes him from his classmates.
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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: "Can you distinguish between the twins when they wear the same clothes?" 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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