uniqueness
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uniqueness
The quality of being unique or one of a kind. It describes that something or someone differs from everything else and exists only once in this form.
Die Einzigartigkeit ihrer Stimme machte sie weltberühmt.
The uniqueness of her voice made her world-famous.
The word is derived from the adjective 'einzigartig' (unique). The ending '-keit' is a typical way in German to form an abstract, feminine noun from an adjective that describes a quality.
Die Schönheit und Einzigartigkeit der Natur müssen wir schützen.
We must protect the beauty and uniqueness of nature.
To say what is unique, the genitive is used very often. Alternatively, a construction with 'von' + dative can also be used.
Die Einzigartigkeit dieses Moments war allen bewusst.
Everyone was aware of the uniqueness of this moment.
Common verbs used with 'Einzigartigkeit' (uniqueness) are 'betonen' (to emphasize), 'hervorheben' (to highlight), 'bewahren' (to preserve), or 'schätzen' (to appreciate).
Der Architekt wollte mit seinem Entwurf die Einzigartigkeit des Gebäudes betonen.
With his design, the architect wanted to emphasize the uniqueness of the building.
individuality
„Individualität“ refers to the specific features and personal character that distinguish someone or something. „Einzigartigkeit“ places greater emphasis on something being one of a kind and not fully comparable to anything else. For personal style, either word can fit depending on the intended meaning, but „Einzigartigkeit“ highlights that something is unique.
Die Einzigartigkeit des selbst gestalteten Zimmers liegt darin, dass kein anderes Zimmer genauso aussieht.
The uniqueness of the room she designed herself lies in the fact that no other room looks exactly like it.
Das selbst gestaltete Zimmer zeigt die Individualität der Bewohnerin durch ihre persönlichen Bilder und Farben.
The room she designed herself reflects the resident’s individuality through her personal pictures and choice of colors.
