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How to Say ‘Is the difference’ in German

Ist der Unterschied

ist dehr OON-ter-shid

[ist dehr OON-ter-shid]

💬 Usage Tip: Useful for learning about distinctions.

Phrase Breakdown

Ist

[ist]

is

Used to describe or identify something or someone.

Example

Der Kaffee ist frisch.

The coffee is fresh.

der

[dehr]

the

Definite article used before a noun to specify it as something known.

Example

Ist der Kaffee stark?

Is the coffee strong?

Unterschied

[OON-ter-shid]

difference

The quality that makes one thing different from another.

Example

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Espresso und Filterkaffee?

What is the difference between espresso and filter coffee?

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