analog
analog
Es beschreibt etwas, das einer anderen Sache ähnlich ist oder ihr entspricht.
The German word "analog" is an adjective that means "analogous" or "similar". It is derived from the Greek word "analogos", meaning "proportionate". In German, it is often used to describe concepts, situations, or objects that are comparable or have parallels to one another.
Similar words in German include "vergleichbar" (comparable) and "entsprechend" (corresponding).
The difference lies in nuance: "analog" typically emphasizes a parallel relationship or similarity in functions or features, while "vergleichbar" focuses specifically on the ability to make direct comparisons. "Entsprechend" suggests a suitable or appropriate alignment relative to something else.
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Examples
Er arbeitet gerne mit einer analogen Uhr.adjective
He likes to work with an analog clock.
Manchmal muss man die analogen Aufzeichnungen überprüfen.adjective
Sometimes you have to check the analog records.
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