Der Vergleich
Example: Der Vergleich der Preise hilft uns, das beste Angebot zu finden.
Definition
"Der Vergleich" refers to the act of comparing two or more items, ideas, or quantities to identify similarities or differences. It is commonly used to evaluate options, such as comparing prices to find the best deal, as in the phrase: 'Der Vergleich der Preise hilft uns, das beste Angebot zu finden.'
Etymology
The word "der Vergleich" comes from the German verb "vergleichen," which means 'to compare.' It combines the prefix "ver-" (indicating a process or completion) with "gleichen" (to equal or resemble). Did you know that "gleichen" is related to the English word 'like'? So, "der Vergleich" essentially means the act of making things alike by examining them.
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"Der Vergleich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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