Translation of German word "vergleichen" to English
vergleichen
/fɛɐ̯ˈɡleːçən/
Meaning
VerbTo assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.
How to use
The strong verb vergleichen ('to compare') has the non-separable prefix ver- and conjugates: vergleicht, verglich, hat verglichen. The item compared to is introduced by the preposition mit + dative case (Ich vergleiche die Preise mit den alten Preisen).
🇬🇧 English
compare
Example
Ich vergleiche die Qualität der verschiedenen Marken.
I compare the quality of different brands.
Die Studie vergleicht die Auswirkungen verschiedener Umweltfaktoren.
The study compares the impact of various environmental factors.
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Common phrases
- vergleichen mit— to compare with / to (requires preposition 'mit' + dative)
- Preise vergleichen— to compare prices
- im Vergleich zu— in comparison with / to (prepositional idiom)
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe verglichen
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #262 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "vergleichen"?▼
The German word "vergleichen" is defined as: "To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y."
What does the German word "vergleichen" mean?▼
The German word "vergleichen" means "compare" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich vergleiche die Preise der verschiedenen Online-Shops." (which translates as "I compare the quality of different brands.").
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