English–German

“in contrast” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈviːdɐˌʊm/

Example

Einige sparen Geld; wiederum geben andere es sofort aus.

Some save money; in contrast, others spend it immediately.

Illustration for wiederum (in contrast)

How to say “in contrast” in German

“In contrast” in German is wiederum.

A thought turns back toward a second point, either contrasting with the first or repeating it.

Full entry for wiederum: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with wiederum

Ich wiederum finde das wichtig.

I, by contrast, find that important.

Tips for using wiederum

  • Wiederum is more formal than wieder and often means on the other hand in contrasts, while wieder usually means again or back.

Other German words for “in contrast”

Das Wetter ist hier kalt, demgegenüber ist es dort warm.

The weather is cold here; in contrast, it is warm there.

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