homogen
homogeneous
Consisting of identical or similar parts; uniform in composition or nature.
EXAMPLE
Nach langem Rühren entstand eine homogene Masse ohne Klumpen.
After stirring for a long time, a homogeneous mixture without lumps formed.
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Meanings
homogen
homogeneous
Referring to a social group that is very uniform in terms of origin, opinions, or other characteristics.
EXAMPLE
Die Schulklasse war sehr homogen, fast alle Kinder kamen aus der unmittelbaren Nachbarschaft.
The school class was very homogeneous; almost all the children came from the immediate neighborhood.
Usage tips
Origin of the word
'Homogen' (homogeneous) is an international word that comes from Greek. The part 'homo-' means 'same' and helps you understand the meaning 'similar' or 'uniform.'
EXAMPLE
Die Zutaten müssen zu einem homogenen Teig verrührt werden.
The ingredients must be stirred into a homogeneous dough.
Register and style
The word 'homogen' (homogeneous) belongs more to written language and formal or scientific contexts. It sounds more educated than everyday expressions.
EXAMPLE
Die Studie analysierte eine sehr homogene Versuchsgruppe.
The study analyzed a very homogeneous test group.
Context clues
If people are talking about things like 'Masse' (mass/mixture) or 'Mischung' (mixture), physical uniformity is meant. If 'homogen' (homogeneous) refers to a 'Gruppe' (group) or 'Gesellschaft' (society), it is about social uniformity.
EXAMPLE
Die neue Nachbarschaft ist sozial nicht sehr homogen.
The new neighborhood is not very socially homogeneous.
Typical nouns
In scientific or cooking contexts, 'homogen' (homogeneous) is often combined with nouns such as 'Masse' (mass/mixture), 'Mischung' (mixture), 'Lösung' (solution), or 'Stoff' (substance).
EXAMPLE
Ziel ist es, eine stabile und homogene Emulsion herzustellen.
The goal is to produce a stable and homogeneous emulsion.
Compare with
homogen vs einheitlich
uniform / consistent
When referring to a group, Einheitlich tends to describe a consistent overall appearance or a shared public presentation. Homogen, on the other hand, emphasizes that the members are similar in certain characteristics. „Einheitlich“ is appropriate for clothing or appearance, while „homogen“ is more suitable for shared characteristics within the group.
homogen
Die kleine Gruppe ist in Bezug auf ihre Interessen sehr homogen.
The small group is very homogeneous in terms of its interests.
einheitlich
Die Gruppe trat bei der Feier in einheitlicher Kleidung auf.
The group wore matching clothes at the celebration.
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