German word

Vielfalt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfiːlˌfalt/

Meaning

  • feminine noundiversity

Example

Wir sollten die Vielfalt der Meinungen respektieren.

We should respect the diversity of opinions.

Illustration for Vielfalt (diversity)

More examples

In vielen Städten zeigt sich die Vielfalt der kulturellen Angebote.

In many cities, the diversity of cultural offerings can be seen.

Core concept

A single field containing many distinct forms, voices, or options.

Common phrases

  • kulturelle Vielfalt

    cultural diversity

  • sprachliche Vielfalt

    linguistic diversity

  • wirtschaftliche Vielfalt

    economic diversity

Similar words

Diversität: The coexistence of elements from different origins or backgrounds in one setting.
Pluralität: The coexistence of several opinions or positions.
Vielzahl: A very large number of distinct items or kinds.
Artenvielfalt: A wide range of living species in a region or habitat.

Definition in German

Vielfalt ist das Vorhandensein verschiedener Elemente oder Sichtweisen innerhalb eines Bereichs.

Word origin

Vielfalt comes from Middle High German vilvalt, built from vil 'many' and -valt, an older form of the element in German -falt 'fold'.

Usage tips

  • Vielfalt is feminine: die Vielfalt, and it is normally used as an uncountable singular noun rather than with a plural.

Other meanings

  • varietynoun
  • rangenoun

Opposites

  • Eintönigkeitmonotonynoun
  • Einheitlichkeituniformitynoun

Related words

  • vielfältigdiverseadjective
  • Vielfältigkeitdiversitynoun

Word lists with this word