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variation
A modification or another, slightly changed form or version of something.
Dieses Rezept für Apfelkuchen hat viele Variationen, zum Beispiel mit Nüssen oder Rosinen.
This recipe for apple cake has many variations, for example with nuts or raisins.
variation
A change, deviation, or fluctuation within a certain range or in a particular characteristic.
Selbst bei standardisierten Produkten gibt es immer leichte Variationen in der Farbe.
Even with standardized products, there are always slight variations in color.
variation
In music, a compositional form in which a musical theme is repeated several times in a changed and embellished form.
Der zweite Satz der Sonate besteht aus einem Thema mit fünf kunstvollen Variationen.
The second movement of the sonata consists of a theme with five artful variations.
'Die Variation' (variation) belongs to the word family of the verb 'variieren' (to vary). When something varies, there are different variations of it. This helps you understand the meaning 'modification' or 'change'.
Die Preise für das Produkt variieren je nach Geschäft.
The prices for the product vary depending on the store.
When 'Variation' describes a modified form of something, the preposition 'von' is almost always used. You speak of 'einer Variation von etwas' (a variation of something).
Der Film ist eine moderne Variation von Shakespeares „Romeo und Julia“.
The film is a modern variation of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'.
In scientific or technical texts, 'Variation' often means 'fluctuation' or 'deviation'. You can recognize this meaning from adjectives such as 'gering' (slight), 'statistisch' (statistical), or 'saisonal' (seasonal).
Die Messungen zeigten nur eine geringe Variation.
The measurements showed only a slight variation.
In the field of classical music, 'Thema mit Variationen' (theme with variations) is a fixed technical term. It describes a piece of music in which a melody is repeated several times in a changed form.
Mozarts Komposition „Zwölf Variationen über ‚Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman‘“ ist weltberühmt.
Mozart's composition 'Twelve Variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman"' is world-famous.
version
Version is a specific form and can refer to a new stage of development. Variation is also a form, but emphasizes that its design has been modified from the original. Version is more suitable for further development, while Variation fits a design modification.
Diese Variation des Stuhls hat eine anders geformte Lehne.
This variation of the chair has a differently shaped backrest.
Die neue Version des Stuhls hat stabilere Beine.
The new version of the chair has sturdier legs.
