This is the 2238th most frequent Dutch word.
onderscheid
Distinction or difference.
The word 'onderscheid' is used here to mean 'distinction', highlighting the ability to differentiate one thing from another.
Het is belangrijk om onderscheid te maken tussen feiten en meningen.
It is important to make a distinction between facts and opinions.
In this sentence, 'onderscheid' means 'recognition' or 'honor', indicating that someone has been honored or celebrated for their actions or achievements.
Zij heeft veel onderscheid gekregen voor haar werk.
She has received much recognition for her work.
Here, 'onderscheid' refers to 'difference' emphasizing dissimilar characteristics or features between options.