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individuality
The totality of the unique features and qualities that distinguish a person or thing from all others; personal distinctiveness.
Sie drückt ihre Individualität durch ihre kreative und ungewöhnliche Kleidung aus.
She expresses her individuality through her creative and unusual clothing.
This noun belongs to a word family: it is derived from the adjective 'individuell' (individual). The ending '-ität' is often attached to adjectives, especially those ending in -ell, -al, or -ar, to form an abstract noun.
Jeder Mensch hat eine individuelle Persönlichkeit.
Every person has an individual personality.
'Individualität' (individuality) is often combined with verbs that describe showing or protecting one's personality. Typical phrases are: 'seine Individualität ausdrücken' (to express one's individuality), 'seine Individualität betonen' (to emphasize one's individuality), or 'seine Individualität bewahren' (to preserve one's individuality).
Viele Künstler versuchen, ihre Individualität in ihren Werken auszudrücken.
Many artists try to express their individuality in their works.
The word 'Individualität' (individuality) belongs more to written language or educated usage. It is often found in texts about art, psychology, fashion, or society.
Die moderne Gesellschaft legt großen Wert auf die Individualität des Einzelnen.
Modern society places great value on the individuality of the individual.
character
'der Charakter' and 'die Individualität' can both describe what makes a person, or even a thing, special. 'Der Charakter' refers more to the inner qualities that shape a person's behavior and attitude. For things or places, it means their typical nature. 'Die Individualität' places stronger emphasis on the fact that someone or something is unique and different from others. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with personal distinctiveness. When it is about behavior and nature, 'Charakter' sounds more natural. When it is about uniqueness and one's own distinctive style, 'Individualität' is more precise.
Im Kunstkurs darf jeder seine Individualität zeigen.
In art class, everyone is allowed to show their individuality.
Nach dem langen Gespräch verstehe ich den Charakter meiner Schwester besser.
After the long conversation, I understand my sister's character better.