temperature difference
der Temperaturunterschied, die Temperaturunterschiede
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temperature difference
The difference between two temperatures at different places, at different times, or in different bodies or substances.
Der Temperaturunterschied zwischen der Stadt und den Bergen beträgt heute zehn Grad.
The temperature difference between the city and the mountains is ten degrees today.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Temperaturunterschiede |
| genitive | des Temperaturunterschiedes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Temperaturunterschied | die Temperaturunterschiede |
| accusative | den Temperaturunterschied | die Temperaturunterschiede |
| dative | dem Temperaturunterschied | den Temperaturunterschieden |
| genitive | des Temperaturunterschiedes des Temperaturunterschieds | der Temperaturunterschiede |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word consists of 'Temperatur' (temperature) and 'Unterschied' (difference). There are no additional letters linking the two components; when reading, you can split the word directly into these two parts.
Schon ein kleiner Temperaturunterschied kann die Messung beeinflussen.
Even a small temperature difference can affect the measurement.
The two places, times, or things being compared are often introduced with 'zwischen … und …' (between … and …). In this pattern, 'zwischen' (between) takes the dative case.
Der Temperaturunterschied zwischen dem Keller und dem Dachboden ist im Sommer besonders groß.
The temperature difference between the basement and the attic is particularly large in summer.
Typical patterns for giving exact figures are 'einen Temperaturunterschied von … Grad' (a temperature difference of … degrees) and 'der Temperaturunterschied beträgt … Grad' (the temperature difference is … degrees). In these expressions, 'Grad' (degree) is used without a plural ending.
Wir haben einen Temperaturunterschied von fünf Grad gemessen.
We measured a temperature difference of five degrees.
Der Temperaturunterschied beträgt heute nur zwei Grad.
The temperature difference is only two degrees today.
Common combinations are 'große Temperaturunterschiede' (large temperature differences), 'geringe Temperaturunterschiede' (small temperature differences), and 'starke Temperaturunterschiede' (considerable temperature differences). The phrase 'Temperaturunterschiede ausgleichen' (to even out temperature differences) describes these differences becoming smaller through a process or measure.
Die Lüftungsanlage soll die Temperaturunterschiede zwischen den Räumen ausgleichen.
The ventilation system is intended to even out the temperature differences between the rooms.
