De vergelijking
Example: De vergelijking tussen de twee producten is interessant.
Definition
"De vergelijking" refers to the act or result of comparing two or more items, ideas, or concepts to identify similarities, differences, or relationships. For example, "de vergelijking tussen de twee producten is interessant" means the comparison between the two products is interesting.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de vergelijking" comes from the verb "vergelijken," meaning to compare. It is derived from the Middle Dutch "vergeliken," which itself comes from the Old High German root "gilīhhan," meaning 'to make like.' Did you know? The concept of comparison has been essential in language and thought since ancient times, helping people understand and categorize the world.
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"De vergelijking" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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