German phrase

Wie unterscheiden Sie ~ und ~?

Meaning

How do you distinguish ___ from ___?

When to use it

It asks how to distinguish. Often used for language or regional speech.

Example dialogue

Wie unterscheiden Sie Hochdeutsch und Dialekt?

How do you distinguish Standard German from dialect?

Das hängt von Aussprache, Wortschatz und Grammatik ab; oft sind bestimmte Ausdrücke und Lautungen typisch.

It depends on pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar; certain expressions and pronunciations are often typical.

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