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A gap, divide, or clear difference between two things, conditions, or groups. The term is often used in economic or social contexts.
Der sogenannte „Gender Pay Gap“ beschreibt den Unterschied in der Bezahlung von Männern und Frauen.
The so-called 'gender pay gap' describes the difference in pay between men and women.
'Gap' is a word borrowed directly from English and means 'Lücke' (gap) or 'Kluft' (divide). In German, it is usually used for specific differences, often social or economic ones.
Es gibt einen deutlichen Gap zwischen den Gehältern in der Stadt und auf dem Land.
There is a clear gap between salaries in the city and in the countryside.
The word 'Gap' is often part of fixed terms that also come from English. The best-known are 'Gender Pay Gap' (pay difference between genders) and 'Generation Gap' (differences between generations).
Die Politik diskutiert Maßnahmen, um den Gender Pay Gap zu verringern.
Politicians are discussing measures to reduce the gender pay gap.
The term is mainly used in journalistic, sociological, and economic texts and discussions to describe structural differences between groups.
Ein neuer Bericht zeigt den wachsenden Gap zwischen Arm und Reich.
A new report shows the growing gap between rich and poor.
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'der Unterschied' and 'der Gap' can both express that two things are not the same. 'Unterschied' is the normal German word and fits in almost all everyday situations. 'Gap' sounds more modern and is used more in certain fields, for example in business, education, or society. Often, 'Gap' does not mean just a small difference, but a clear gap or divide between groups or conditions. Learners may confuse the words because both point to difference. As a simple guide: for normal comparisons, 'Unterschied' is more natural; for a larger gap in a more technical context, 'Gap' can fit.
Der Gender-Pay-Gap ist in vielen Branchen immer noch ein wichtiges Thema.
The gender pay gap is still an important topic in many industries.
Zwischen den beiden Tarifen gibt es nur einen kleinen Unterschied.
There is only a small difference between the two plans.