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divers
various
Various, different; a selection of several things or types.
example
Er hat diverse Gründe für seine Entscheidung genannt.
He gave various reasons for his decision.
divers
various / diverse
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Usage tips
Use in the plural
In the meaning 'verschieden' (various) or 'unterschiedlich' (different), 'divers' is used almost exclusively with plural nouns. Using it with a singular noun is very unusual.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben diverse Möglichkeiten diskutiert.
We discussed various possibilities.
Official context
As a gender identity, 'divers' (diverse) is an official term. You find it in forms, documents, and legal contexts as a third option alongside 'männlich' (male) and 'weiblich' (female).
EXAMPLE
Bei der Anmeldung kann man als Geschlechtseintrag „divers“ auswählen.
During registration, you can select 'divers' as the gender entry.
Register and style
In the meaning 'verschieden' (various), 'divers' belongs more to written language or a slightly formal register. It often sounds somewhat more elevated.
EXAMPLE
Die Ausstellung zeigt diverse Werke aus dem 20. Jahrhundert.
The exhibition shows various works from the 20th century.
Compare with
divers vs gleich
immediate / same
'gleich' and 'divers' form a contrast here when 'divers' is meant in the sense of 'verschieden' (different). 'gleich' emphasizes that things are identical or very similar. 'divers' emphasizes that there are several different types, forms, or possibilities. Important: 'divers' can also be an official gender marker; that meaning is not meant here. In comparisons, 'gleich' is suitable for uniformity, while 'divers' is more suitable for variety.
divers
Im Kurs arbeiten Menschen mit diversen beruflichen Erfahrungen zusammen.
In the course, people with various professional backgrounds work together.
gleich
Für das Experiment müssen alle Gläser gleich groß sein.
For the experiment, all glasses must be the same size.
In real life
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