No. 1,652 in Dutch
onderscheiden
"Onderscheiden" means "to distinguish" or "to differentiate."
In a sentence
Het is belangrijk om tussen waarheid en fictie te kunnen onderscheiden.
It is important to be able to distinguish between truth and fiction.
In this sentence, 'onderscheiden' is used in the sense of distinguishing or discerning between two concepts or entities.
Zijn onmiskenbare talent onderscheidt hem van andere muzikanten.
His undeniable talent distinguishes him from other musicians.
Here, 'onderscheiden' highlights the act of setting someone apart from others based on a unique characteristic.
Ze hebben hem onderscheiden voor zijn bijdragen aan de wetenschap.
They have honored him for his contributions to science.
In this sentence, 'onderscheiden' means honoring or recognizing someone for their achievements.
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