Noun
die Vielfalt
Pronunciation: /ˈfiːlˌfalt/
variety (of)
B1
rank #2,522
Meanings
Noun
- variety (of)
- diversity
Example sentence
Die bestehende Gesetzgebung berücksichtigt die ethnische Vielfalt nicht.
The existing legislation does not take ethnic diversity into account.
Word forms
singular
die Vielfalt
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Vielfalt
Accusativedie Vielfalt
Dativeder Vielfalt
Genitiveder Vielfalt
Vielfalt has no common plural.
Usage
- eine Vielfalt an Pflanzen — A wide range of plants; an takes dative.
- kulturelle Vielfalt — Diversity of cultures; Vielfalt is normally uncountable.
Der Garten überrascht durch seine Vielfalt an Farben.
The garden is striking for its variety of colours.