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variant / version
One of several possible forms or versions of something that differs slightly from the original or standard.
Dieses Automodell gibt es in mehreren Varianten, auch mit Elektromotor.
This car model is available in several variants, including one with an electric motor.
variation
A specific sequence of moves or an alternative way of playing in a strategy game such as chess.
In dieser Schacheröffnung wählte sie eine seltene, aber aggressive Variante.
In this chess opening, she chose a rare but aggressive variation.
'Variante' (variant) belongs to the word family of 'variieren' (to vary). If there are several variants of something, it means that the characteristics of that thing vary (change).
Die Preise variieren je nach Saison.
The prices vary depending on the season.
'Variante' is very often used with the preposition 'von' and the dative to name the original or basic form.
Das ist eine vegetarische Variante des klassischen Gerichts.
That is a vegetarian version of the classic dish.
Common adjectives combined with 'Variante' are 'eine neue' (a new), 'eine andere' (another), 'eine alternative' (an alternative), 'eine moderne' (a modern), or 'eine seltene Variante' (a rare variant).
Für dieses Rezept existiert auch eine leichtere Variante mit weniger Zucker.
There is also a lighter version of this recipe with less sugar.
This specific meaning of 'Variante' is found almost exclusively in the context of strategy games such as chess. It often appears together with words like 'Eröffnung' (opening), 'Zug' (move), or 'Verteidigung' (defense).
Der Großmeister entschied sich für eine riskante Variante in der Eröffnung.
The grandmaster chose a risky variation in the opening.
version
Version and Variante both refer to a possible form of a product or program. Version usually highlights a particular stage of development or editing. Variante refers more to a configuration offered alongside others that differs from the standard in certain features.
Die kostenlose Variante des Programms enthält weniger Funktionen.
The free variant of the program has fewer features.
Die neue Version des Programms enthält mehrere wichtige Verbesserungen.
The new version of the program contains several important improvements.
