Vocabulary
die
Differenz
/dɪfəˈʁɛnts/· noun· Pl. die Differenzen
difference (in numbers, amounts); discrepancy; (plural) disagreements
Die Differenz — the difference between two numbers or amounts (bills, prices, accounts), and in the plural disagreements: Differenzen mit dem Chef.
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- Singular
- die Differenz
- Plural
- die Differenzen
- Genitiv
- der Differenz
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Tap a meaning. Real German isn't a dictionary translation.
Differenz
difference (in numbers, money)
Die Differenz zwischen dem alten und dem neuen Preis beträgt 15 Euro.
The difference between the old and the new price is 15 euros.
Word family
Differenzdifferenzierento differentiatedie Preisdifferenzprice differencedifferenziertnuanced, differentiateddie Zeitdifferenztime difference
Common combinations
- die Differenz zahlento pay the difference
- die Differenz zwischen A und Bthe difference between A and B
- Differenzen mit jemandem habento have disagreements with someone
- Differenzen beilegento settle differences
Similar & opposite
≈ Synonyms
der Unterschiedder Fehlbetrag
Common learner mistakes
- Es gibt eine große Differenz zwischen Stadt und Land.Es gibt einen großen Unterschied zwischen Stadt und Land.For general differences Germans say der Unterschied; die Differenz is mainly for numbers and amounts.
Real examples
- Wenn das neue Handy teurer ist, müssen Sie nur die Differenz bezahlen.If the new phone is more expensive, you only have to pay the difference.
- Bei der Abrechnung fiel eine Differenz von 230 Euro auf, die niemand erklären konnte.A discrepancy of 230 euros showed up in the statement that nobody could explain.
- Obwohl es zwischen den Partnern immer wieder Differenzen gab, blieb die Firma erfolgreich.Although there were repeated disagreements between the partners, the company remained successful.
