die Nuance
Translation
nuance, subtlety, shade, fine distinction
Examples
Es gibt eine feine Nuance zwischen den Wörtern.
There is a fine nuance between the words.
Er bemerkte jede Nuance in ihrer Stimme.
He noticed every nuance in her voice.
Grammar Patterns
a nuance ((in sth.)) a nuance in sth. He noticed every nuance in her voice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Feinheit, Schattierung, Abstufung. Antonyms: Eindeutigkeit, Klarheit.
Etymology
From French 'nuance' (shade of color), which comes from 'nue' (cloud).
Memory Tips
It's an international word, almost identical to the English 'nuance', making it easy to remember.