die Abwechslung, -en
variety · change
Wenn etwas nicht immer gleich ist, sondern sich ändert und dadurch interessanter wird.
The German word "Abwechslung" is a noun meaning "variety" or "change".
- It consists of two parts:
- "Wechsel" — meaning "change" or "alternation"
- plus the prefix "Ab-" here integrated in the compound (not as a prefix for meaning separation)
"Abwechslung" refers to the act or state of changing things up, providing diversity, or breaking monotony.
Similar words:
- Vielfalt (diversity)
- Variation (variation)
- Wechsel (change, shift)
Differences:
- "Abwechslung" focuses more on variety to avoid boredom or monotony, often in the context of everyday life or activities.
- "Vielfalt" is broader and emphasizes diversity or multiplicity, often in contexts like nature or culture.
- "Variation" refers more to differences within a theme or pattern, especially in artistic or scientific fields.
- "Wechsel" is more general, indicating any change or alternation in situation or conditions.
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Examples
Abwechslung bringt frischen Wind in den Alltag.noun
Variety brings a breath of fresh air into everyday life.
Nach der langen Routine sehne ich mich nach etwas Abwechslung.noun
After the long routine, I long for some variety.
Zu viel Arbeit ohne jede Abwechslung kann schnell langweilig werden.noun
Too much work without any variety can quickly become boring.
Spaziergänge in der Natur bieten mir eine willkommene Abwechslung vom Alltag.noun
Walks in nature offer me a welcome change from everyday life.
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