sich unterscheiden /zɪçˌʊntɜʃˈaɪdən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "differ".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: sich unterscheiden
  • Language: German
  • Meaning: differ
  • IPA: /zɪçˌʊntɜʃˈaɪdən/
  • CEFR Level: B2
  • Part of speech: verb
  • Image:Photo of sich unterscheiden (German)

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Example Sentences

  • Die Meinungen unterscheiden sich in dieser Angelegenheit. English: Opinions differ on this matter.
  • Die beiden Vorschläge unterscheiden sich in mehreren wichtigen Punkten. English: The two proposals differ in several important ways.
  • Wie unterscheiden sich diese Ergebnisse von denen des letzten Jahres? English: How do these results differ from last year's?

When and How to Use "sich unterscheiden"

Use "sich unterscheiden" when you want to talk about "differ" in German. It functions as "verb". Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "sich unterscheiden" mean in German?

"sich unterscheiden" is the German word for "differ".

What CEFR level is "sich unterscheiden"?

"sich unterscheiden" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "sich unterscheiden"?

"sich unterscheiden" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.

Can you show "sich unterscheiden" in a sentence?

Die Meinungen unterscheiden sich in dieser Angelegenheit.

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