variety in German
variety in German is Sorte, Varietät, Sprachform — variety means a difference from what is usual or expected.
variety in German
Sorte
(algebraic geometry) Ellipsis of algebraic variety (“the set of solutions of a given system of polynomial equations over the real or complex numbers; any of certain generalisations of such a set that preserves the geometric intuition implicit in the original definition”).
Varietät
(botany, taxonomy) A rank in a taxonomic classification below species and (if present) subspecies, and above form; hence, an organism of that rank.
Varietät
(linguistics) A specific form of a language, neutral to whether that form is an accent, dialect, register, etc., and to its prestige level; an isolect or lect.
Sprachform
(linguistics) A specific form of a language, neutral to whether that form is an accent, dialect, register, etc., and to its prestige level; an isolect or lect.
Sprachvarietät
(linguistics) A specific form of a language, neutral to whether that form is an accent, dialect, register, etc., and to its prestige level; an isolect or lect.
What does "variety" mean?
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noun A difference from what is usual or expected.
"Add some variety to your week by trying a different route to work."
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noun One particular kind or version of something.
"This variety of cheese is made only in the mountains."
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noun A type of animal or plant with features that make it different from others of the same species.
"This variety of apple stays crisp for months in a cool cellar."
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noun In biology, a classification level below species and subspecies, or an organism at that level.
"Botanists described the plant as a variety of the common wild rose."
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variety in a sentence
- Add some variety to your week by trying a different route to work.
- Eating the same lunch every day lacks variety, so I swap things around.
- This variety of cheese is made only in the mountains.
- Which variety of coffee do you prefer, strong or mild?
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What is "variety" in German?
"variety" in German is Sorte, Varietät, Sprachform. variety means: A difference from what is usual or expected.
How do you use "variety" in a sentence?
Example: "Add some variety to your week by trying a different route to work." In German, "variety" is Sorte, Varietät, Sprachform.
Are there other ways to say "variety" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "variety": Sorte, Varietät, Sprachform, Sprachvarietät.
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