Unterscheiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unterscheiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "distinguish", "differentiate" or "tell apart".

Essential properties of "unterscheiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: unterscheiden
  • Simple past: unterschied
  • Participle: unterschieden

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irregulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "unterscheiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To distinguish differences"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du die beiden Zwillinge unterscheiden?Can you distinguish between the two twins?
  2. Es ist wichtig, zwischen Fakten und unterscheiden Meinungen.It is important to distinguish between facts and opinions.
  3. Der Experte konnte leicht echte von gefälschten unterscheiden Gemälden.The expert could easily distinguish genuine from fake paintings.

2.) "To classify or categorize based on distinct characteristics"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die Pflanzen nach ihren Merkmalen unterscheiden.We must classify the plants according to their characteristics.
  2. In der Biologie lernen wir, verschiedene Arten von Zellen unterscheiden.In biology, we learn to distinguish different types of cells.
  3. Der Sommelier kann feine Nuancen im Wein unterscheiden.The sommelier can distinguish fine nuances in wine.

3.) "To make a difference between things or people"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Leistung unterscheidet ihn von den anderen Bewerbern.His performance distinguishes him from the other applicants.
  2. Dieses besondere Merkmal unterscheidet unser Produkt von der Konkurrenz.This special feature differentiates our product from the competition.
  3. Was unterscheidet den Menschen vom Tier?What distinguishes humans from animals?
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