English–German

“unequal” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnglaɪ̯ç/

Example

Die beiden Zahlen sind ungleich.

The two numbers are not equal.

Illustration for ungleich (unequal)

How to say “unequal” in German

“Unequal” in German is ungleich.

A balance holds two loads at different heights, with the difference visible between them.

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

Example sentences with ungleich

Ungleiche Behandlung ist nicht akzeptabel.

Unequal treatment is not acceptable.

Tips for using ungleich

  • Before a comparative adjective, ungleich can mean "much" or "considerably," as in ungleich groesser, rather than marking a simple mismatch.

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