die Distinktion
social distinction; status differentiation
Der demonstrative Verzicht auf Fernsehen diente ihm zur Distinktion, was besonders dann auffiel, wenn andere begeistert von einer Serie erzählten.
He used his ostentatious rejection of television to set himself apart socially, which was particularly noticeable when others spoke enthusiastically about a series.
conceptual distinction
Die Distinktion zwischen Schuld und Verantwortung half uns, über den Unfall zu sprechen, ohne jedes Eingeständnis sofort als Selbstbezichtigung zu verstehen.
The distinction between guilt and responsibility helped us talk about the accident without treating every admission as self-incrimination.
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