How to Say ‘What is the difference’ in German
Was ist der Unterschied
vahs ist dare OON-ter-sheed
[vahs ist dare OON-ter-sheed]
Phrase Breakdown
Was
[vahs]
what
Question word used to ask for information or explanation.
Was in Was ist der Unterschied fragt nach einer Erklärung.
'What' in 'Was ist der Unterschied' asks for an explanation.
ist
[ist]
is
Verb 'to be' in third person singular.
Ist in Was ist der Unterschied verbindet Frage und Erklärung.
'Is' in 'Was ist der Unterschied' links the question and explanation.
der
[dare]
the
Definite article for the masculine noun 'Unterschied.'
Der in Was ist der Unterschied steht vor dem Nomen Unterschied.
'The' in 'Was ist der Unterschied' stands before the noun 'difference.'
Unterschied
[OON-ter-sheed]
difference
Used when comparing bean origins, roast types, or blends.
Unterschied in Was ist der Unterschied fragt nach dem Vergleich von Kaffeesorten.
'Difference' in 'Was ist der Unterschied' asks for a comparison of coffee types.
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