verschieden
Translation
different, various, diverse
Examples
Wir haben verschiedene Meinungen.
We have different opinions.
Es gibt verschiedene Arten von Käse.
There are various types of cheese.
Die beiden Brüder sind sehr verschieden.
The two brothers are very different.
Grammar Patterns
verschiedene + Noun (Plural) various/different ... We have different hobbies.
von+3 verschieden sein to be different from ... His opinion is different from mine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unterschiedlich, anders; Antonyms: gleich, ähnlich
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix indicating change or separation) and 'scheiden' (to separate). Literally means 'separated'.
Memory Tips
Imagine things being 'parted' or 'separated' (scheiden), which makes them different from each other.