Refers to the diversity within a group of people, especially with regard to origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, and other characteristics. The term is often used in social and business contexts to emphasize the recognition and appreciation of these differences.
example
Viele Unternehmen fördern gezielt die Diversity in ihren Teams, um verschiedene Perspektiven zu integrieren.
Many companies actively promote diversity in their teams in order to integrate different perspectives.
Usage tips
English loanword
'Diversity' is a direct loanword from English and is pronounced the same way. In German, it is treated as a noun and takes the feminine article 'die'.
EXAMPLE
Die Diversity im Team hat zu kreativeren Lösungen geführt.
The diversity in the team has led to more creative solutions.
Typical context
This word is used almost exclusively in social, political, and business contexts. It is always about the diversity of people in a group or in society.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen hat eine neue Strategie für mehr Diversity und Inklusion vorgestellt.
The company has presented a new strategy for more diversity and inclusion.
Typical collocations
Common expressions in connection with 'Diversity' (diversity) are 'Diversity fördern' (to promote diversity), 'Diversity managen' (to manage diversity), or 'Wert auf Diversity legen' (to place value on diversity).
EXAMPLE
Unser Ziel ist es, die Diversity auf allen Ebenen des Unternehmens zu fördern.
Our goal is to promote diversity at all levels of the company.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Diversity vs Vielfalt
diversity
'Vielfalt' and 'Diversity' both have to do with differences within a group. 'Vielfalt' is a general German word and fits many topics, for example plants, ideas, services, or people. 'Diversity' refers especially to the diversity of people and often emphasizes that differences are recognized and valued. The word sounds more modern and is often used in companies, schools, or politics. The words can be confused because 'Diversity' is often translated as 'Vielfalt'. When you are talking generally about many different types or possibilities, 'Vielfalt' is more natural. When you are specifically talking about social differences in groups, 'Diversity' is more precise.
Diversity
Nach dem Gespräch hat das Team mehr über Diversity am Arbeitsplatz gesprochen.
After the conversation, the team talked more about diversity in the workplace.
Vielfalt
Auf dem Markt gefällt mir die Vielfalt an frischem Obst und Gemüse.
At the market, I like the variety of fresh fruit and vegetables.
