English–German
“contrast” in German
How to say “contrast” in German
“Contrast” in German is Kontrast.
Two neighboring elements make each other stand out through a sharp difference, whether in meaning, appearance, or tone.
Example sentences with Kontrast
Die helle Fläche steht im Kontrast zur dunklen.
The light area stands in contrast to the dark one.
Tips for using Kontrast
- The common pattern is im Kontrast zu plus dative, as in im Kontrast zu seiner Traurigkeit.
Other German words for “contrast”
Die Gegensätze zwischen Tradition und Moderne sind deutlich.
The contrast between tradition and modernity is clear.