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distinction in Swedish

distinction in Swedish is distinktion, skillnad, åtskillnad — distinction means a difference or contrast between two things.

distinction in Swedish

distinktion
noun
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
skillnad
noun
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
åtskillnad
noun
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
åtskillnad
noun
The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
distinktion
noun
The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.

What does "distinction" mean?

  1. noun A difference or contrast between two things.
    "There is an important distinction between the two terms."
  2. noun A special honor or mark of excellence.
    "She graduated with distinction."
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distinction in a sentence

  • There is an important distinction between the two terms.
  • She graduated with distinction.
  • He served with great distinction in the war.

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What is "distinction" in Swedish?

"distinction" in Swedish is distinktion, skillnad, åtskillnad. distinction means: A difference or contrast between two things.

How do you use "distinction" in a sentence?

Example: "There is an important distinction between the two terms." In Swedish, "distinction" is distinktion, skillnad, åtskillnad.

Are there other ways to say "distinction" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "distinction": distinktion, skillnad, åtskillnad.

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