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Unterschied

difference

noun UN-ter-sheet Less Common
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Origin: from unterscheiden ('to distinguish')

Usage Note

Unterschied is used in der Unterschied zwischen X und Y and in im Unterschied zu ('in contrast to'). The phrase das macht keinen Unterschied means 'that makes no difference'. The final -d is devoiced to a 't' sound.

Examples

"Der Unterschied ist kaum sichtbar."

Natural Translation

The difference is barely visible.

Literal Translation

The difference is barely visible.

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