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GERMAN · A WORD WITH POSSIBILITIES

unterscheiden.

to distinguish, differentiate

13 characters4 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ʊntərˈʃaɪ̯dən/[ˌʔʊn.tɐˈʃaɪ̯.dn̩][-dən]
  1. to distinguish, differentiate

    class-1 · strong · transitive
    Man muss Äpfel von Birnen unterscheiden.
    Man muss Äpfel und Birnen unterscheiden.
  2. to differ, be different, distinct

    class-1 · reflexive · strong
    Äpfel unterscheiden sich von Birnen.
    Äpfel und Birnen unterscheiden sich.
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German underscheiden; equivalent to unter- + scheiden. Compare Dutch onderscheiden.

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