die Mischung
mixture
A mixture of two or more different substances, ingredients, or elements.
EXAMPLE
Für den Salat mache ich eine Mischung aus Essig, Öl und Kräutern.
For the salad, I make a mixture of vinegar, oil, and herbs.
die Mischung
mixture
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Meanings
die Mischung
mixture
A combination of different, often abstract things, qualities, or styles.
EXAMPLE
Ihre Musik ist eine interessante Mischung aus Jazz und elektronischen Klängen.
Her music is an interesting mixture of jazz and electronic sounds.
Usage tips
Word structure
The noun 'die Mischung' is derived from the verb 'mischen' (to mix). The ending '-ung' is used to form nouns from verbs. Such nouns are always feminine (die).
EXAMPLE
Das Mischen der Zutaten dauert nur wenige Minuten.
Mixing the ingredients takes only a few minutes.
Sentence structure with "aus"
To name the components of a mixture, you almost always use the preposition 'aus' followed by the dative. The structure is: 'eine Mischung aus A, B und C' (a mixture of A, B, and C).
EXAMPLE
Der Cocktail ist eine Mischung aus Rum, Saft und Eis.
The cocktail is a mixture of rum, juice, and ice.
Fixed expression
The saying 'Die Mischung macht's!' is very common. It means that a balanced combination of different elements is the key to success or to a good result.
EXAMPLE
Ein bisschen Arbeit, ein bisschen Freizeit – die Mischung macht's!
A little work, a little free time—the right mixture is what matters!
Compare with
Mischung vs Kombination
combination
Die Kombination and die Mischung both connect different elements into a whole. Kombination focuses more on deliberately putting things together, with the individual components potentially remaining recognizable; Mischung suggests more strongly a shared overall impression. Use Kombination for a selection or arrangement and Mischung for a blended or combined result.
Mischung
Die Mischung aus Jazz und Rock gibt der Musik einen ganz eigenen Klang.
The mixture of jazz and rock gives the music a distinctive sound of its own.
Kombination
Die Kombination aus blauem Hemd und weißer Hose wirkt schlicht und modern.
The combination of a blue shirt and white trousers looks simple and modern.
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