distortion
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distortion
A change in the original form or quality of a signal, image, or sound that leads to inaccurate reproduction.
Die laute Musik führte zu einer hörbaren Verzerrung in den Lautsprechern.
The loud music led to audible distortion in the speakers.
'Die Verzerrung' (distortion) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'verzerren' (to distort). The ending '-ung' turns the action ('verzerren') into a noun that describes the process or the result.
Das laute Geräusch führte zu einer Verzerrung der Aufnahme.
The loud noise led to a distortion of the recording.
The context helps you recognize the meaning. In technical fields, it is about signals or images; in discussions, about facts; in medicine, about joints; and with emotions, about the face.
Die Verzerrung des Audiosignals machte die Musik ungenießbar.
The distortion of the audio signal made the music unpleasant to listen to.
When it comes to information, people often speak of a 'Verzerrung der Wahrheit' (distortion of the truth), 'der Tatsachen' (of the facts), or 'der Realität' (of reality). Adjectives like 'bewusst' (deliberate) or 'grob' (gross/serious) strengthen the statement.
Seine Aussage war eine grobe Verzerrung der Ereignisse.
His statement was a gross distortion of the events.
In a medical context, the fixed expression 'sich eine Verzerrung zuziehen' (to suffer a sprain) is very common. It means that you sprain a joint.
Beim Fußball hat er sich eine Verzerrung im Knie zugezogen.
He suffered a sprain in his knee while playing soccer.
disruption / disorder
'die Störung' and 'die Verzerrung' can both occur in connection with technology, signals, or information. 'Störung' means that normal operation or reception is interrupted or hindered. 'Verzerrung' means that something does arrive or is presented, but it is changed and therefore inaccurate, for example a sound, an image, or also a presentation of facts. Learners may confuse the words because both make the quality worse. The difference is: with a 'Störung', something is not working properly; with a 'Verzerrung', something is reproduced or presented incorrectly or in an altered form.
Durch die schlechte Lautsprecherbox hörte man eine deutliche Verzerrung der Stimme.
Because of the poor speaker, there was clear distortion in the voice.
Beim Videoanruf gab es eine Störung, und das Bild blieb mehrmals stehen.
During the video call, there was a disruption, and the image froze several times.