discrepancy
die Diskrepanz, die Diskrepanzen
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discrepancy
A contradiction, inconsistency, or clear difference between two things (e.g., facts, figures, statements) that should actually agree.
Es gibt eine erhebliche Diskrepanz zwischen seinen Versprechungen und seinen tatsächlichen Handlungen.
There is a significant discrepancy between his promises and his actual actions.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Diskrepanzen |
| genitive | der Diskrepanz |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Diskrepanz | die Diskrepanzen |
| accusative | die Diskrepanz | die Diskrepanzen |
| dative | der Diskrepanz | den Diskrepanzen |
| genitive | der Diskrepanz | der Diskrepanzen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Diskrepanz' (discrepancy) is almost always used with the preposition 'zwischen' (between) to name the two things that do not match. 'Zwischen' is followed by the dative.
Es besteht eine Diskrepanz zwischen dem Plan und der Realität.
There is a discrepancy between the plan and reality.
Common adjectives are 'erhebliche' (significant), 'deutliche' (clear), or 'große' (large) 'Diskrepanz' (discrepancy). Typical verbs are 'eine Diskrepanz feststellen' (to identify a discrepancy), 'bestehen' (to exist), or 'aufweisen' (to show/exhibit).
Zwischen den beiden Zeugenaussagen gab es erhebliche Diskrepanzen.
There were significant discrepancies between the two witness statements.
The word 'Diskrepanz' (discrepancy) belongs to formal written language and is often used in reports, academic texts, or official discussions.
Der Prüfer hat eine Diskrepanz in den Abrechnungen gefunden.
The auditor found a discrepancy in the accounts.
contradiction / objection
Widerspruch and Diskrepanz can both show that two statements do not fit together. Widerspruch usually refers to a direct, logically incompatible opposition, while Diskrepanz highlights a more general inconsistency or a clear difference. Widerspruch fits a counterclaim, while Diskrepanz is more suitable for differing figures or other information.
Zwischen den beiden Berichten besteht eine deutliche Diskrepanz bei den Zahlen.
There is a significant discrepancy in the figures between the two reports.
Zwischen den beiden Aussagen besteht ein klarer Widerspruch.
There is a clear contradiction between the two statements.
