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mixture
A substance that consists of two or more pure substances that are only physically mixed and not chemically bonded to each other.
Für den Beton wird ein Gemisch aus Zement, Sand, Kies und Wasser angerührt.
For the concrete, a mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water is mixed together.
mixture
A mixture of different, often contrasting things, qualities, or feelings.
Seine Rede löste beim Publikum ein seltsames Gemisch aus Zustimmung und Ablehnung aus.
His speech triggered a strange mixture of approval and rejection in the audience.
'Gemisch' (mixture) is derived from the verb 'mischen' (to mix). The prefix 'Ge-' often forms neuter nouns (das) that describe the result or a collection of something, as in 'das Gerede' (talk/gossip) from 'reden' (to talk).
Bitte mische die Karten gut, bevor du sie austeilst.
Please shuffle the cards well before you deal them.
The components of a 'Gemisch' (mixture) are almost always given with the preposition 'aus' and the dative. This applies both to concrete substances and to abstract things like feelings.
Die Luft ist ein Gemisch aus verschiedenen Gasen.
Air is a mixture of different gases.
The context makes the meaning clear. If it is about physical substances like water, sand, or gases, the literal meaning is intended. If feelings, styles, or ideas are mentioned, it is the figurative, abstract meaning.
Dieses Getränk ist ein Gemisch aus verschiedenen Fruchtsäften.
This drink is a mixture of different fruit juices.
mixture
Mischung can refer to the act of bringing substances together or to the resulting product, and is neutral. Gemisch more often refers to the finished, physically mixed substance and is used especially with concrete materials. Use Mischung for the process and often Gemisch for the finished result.
Das Gemisch aus Wasser und Sand steht jetzt im Eimer.
The mixture of water and sand is now in the bucket.
Die Mischung von Wasser und Sand dauerte nur wenige Minuten.
Mixing the water and sand took only a few minutes.
