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noun

Proportion

proportion

German grammar
dieProportionf

Meaning of Proportion

Deutsch

Verhältnis der Größen von Teilen innerhalb eines Ganzen

English

the relationship of the size of one part to another or to the whole

proportion

Pronunciation

German
[pʁoːpɔʁt͡siˈoːn]

Proportion with English translation

Proportion usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Die Proportionen des Bildes stimmen.

The proportions of the picture are right.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Bei diesem Tisch sind die Proportionen gut.

This table has good proportions.

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What's the difference between Proportion, Größenverhältnis, and Quotient

G
🇩🇪German
Größenverhältnis

Emphasizes the difference in size or scale; used when the visual or quantitative comparison matters.

B2rare word

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Q
🇩🇪German
Quotient

The mathematical term for the result of division; it is not a general "proportion" but an exact numerical value.

B2very often

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Proportion belongs to the topic "Style and Taste →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does Proportion mean?

the relationship of the size of one part to another or to the whole

How do you pronounce Proportion?

Proportion is pronounced [pʁoːpɔʁt͡siˈoːn].

How is Proportion used in a sentence?

The proportions of the picture are right. Translation: Die Proportionen des Bildes stimmen.

Is Proportion part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, Proportion can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Proportion part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, Proportion can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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