English–German

“variation” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/vaʁi̯aˈtsi̯oːn/

Example

Dieses Modell gibt es in vielen Variationen.

There are many variations of this model.

Illustration for Variation (variation)

How to say “variation” in German

“Variation” in German is Variation.

One basic pattern appears several times, with each version changed in one feature such as size, color, shape, or musical detail.

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

Example sentences with Variation

In der Forschung beobachtet man oft sprachliche Variation zwischen den Generationen.

In research, linguistic variation is frequently observed between generations.

Tips for using Variation

  • The feminine noun is die Variation, with the plural die Variationen; the ending -en is part of the German plural, not an English-style plural ending.

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