noun
die Unebenheit, -en
unevenness
Eine kleine Stelle auf einer Fläche, die nicht glatt oder gerade ist.
The German word "Unebenheit" is a noun meaning "unevenness" or "irregularity", especially referring to a surface that is not smooth.
It is made up of:
- "ebene" (from eben) meaning "even" or "flat"
- The prefix "un-" (negation, meaning "not")
- The suffix "-heit" forming nouns expressing a state or quality
Similar words:
- "Raue Oberfläche" (rough surface)
- "Holperigkeit" (bumpiness)
- "Unregelmäßigkeit" (irregularity)
Differences:
- Unebenheit specifically emphasizes unevenness or irregular height differences in a surface,
- While Raue Oberfläche focuses on rough texture,
- Holperigkeit often refers to bumpy conditions, especially on roads,
- Unregelmäßigkeit is more general and can refer to irregularities beyond physical surfaces.
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Examples
Die Unebenheit auf dem Weg war schwer zu übersehen.noun
The unevenness on the path was hard to miss.
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