vergleichen
compare
Etwas nebeneinander betrachten, um Ähnlichkeiten oder Unterschiede zu erkennen.
The German word „vergleichen“ is a verb meaning “to compare”.
- It is composed of „gleich“, meaning “equal” or “same”.
- The prefix „ver-“ is a common German verb prefix that can modify the meaning but doesn’t stand alone as a word here.
Similar words:
- "gegenüberstellen" (to contrast or juxtapose)
- "abgleichen" (to balance or match)
- "evaluieren" (to evaluate)
Difference:
- „Vergleichen“ focuses on identifying similarities and/or differences between two or more things.
- „Gegenüberstellen“ stresses putting things side by side often to highlight differences more sharply.
- „Abgleichen“ involves adjusting or aligning things to make them correspond.
- „Evaluieren“ implies a more formal or systematic assessment beyond simple comparison.
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Examples
Ich vergleiche die Preise.verb
I compare the prices.
Sie vergleichen verschiedene Produkte miteinander.verb
They are comparing various products with each other.
Du musst Äpfel und Orangen vergleichen.verb
You have to compare apples and oranges.
Man kann Angebote im Internet vergleichen.verb
One can compare offers on the internet.
Viele Leute vergleichen oft ihre Erfahrungen miteinander.verb
Many people often compare their experiences with each other.
Bevor du entscheidest, vergleiche die beiden Verträge genau.verb
Before you decide, compare the two contracts carefully.
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