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verschiedene
/fɛɐ̯ˈʃiːdənə/
various, different
Es gibt verschiedene Möglichkeiten, das Problem zu lösen.
There are various ways to solve the problem.
general
Used to describe multiple things that are not the same; differing in kind or form.
Sie hat verschiedene Hobbys, wie Malen, Lesen und Wandern.
She has various hobbies, such as painting, reading, and hiking.
Die verschiedenen Kulturen haben unterschiedliche Traditionen.
The various cultures have different traditions.
Often used to emphasize diversity or variety in a general sense.
Collocations
verschiedene Möglichkeitenvarious optionsverschiedene Artendifferent typesverschiedene Meinungendifferent opinions
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Plural Usage
The adjective 'verschiedene' is typically used with plural nouns to describe diversity or variety.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
In German, 'verschiedene' must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'verschieden' (to differ) and the suffix '-en' to form an adjective, meaning 'different' or 'various'.
Usage Notes
Often used with plural nouns to describe a range of things that are not identical. Can also be used with singular nouns to indicate that something is not uniform.
Word Breakdown
verschieden
different
root-en
adjective suffix
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