noun
der Gegensatz, ¨-e
ellentét
Es bedeutet, dass zwei Dinge sehr unterschiedlich oder völlig verschieden voneinander sind.
The German word "Gegensatz" is a noun meaning "contrast" or "opposite". It is made up of two parts:
- "gegen" meaning "against"
- "Satz" meaning "sentence", but here used in the sense of "setting" or "position"
Together, it literally implies things set against each other.
Similar words:
- Antonym (antonym, opposite word)
- Widerspruch (contradiction)
- Kontrast (contrast)
Differences:
- Gegensatz refers broadly to two things that are opposites or contrasts.
- Antonym is specifically linguistic, referring to opposite words.
- Widerspruch implies a logical contradiction or inconsistency.
- Kontrast emphasizes a visible or perceivable difference, often used with colors or ideas.
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Examples
Es gibt oft einen deutlichen Gegensatz zwischen Theorie und Praxis.noun
Gyakran van egy jelentős ellentét az elmélet és a gyakorlat között.
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