Vergleichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vergleichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "compare", "contrast" or "liken".

Essential properties of "vergleichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vergleichen
  • Simple past: verglich
  • Participle: verglichen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vergleichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Examine similarities and differences"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die Ergebnisse der beiden Experimente vergleichen.We need to compare the results of the two experiments.
  2. Können Sie bitte diese zwei Dokumente vergleichen?Can you please compare these two documents?
  3. Es ist schwierig, Äpfel mit Birnen zu vergleichen.It's difficult to compare apples with oranges.

2.) "Consider similar or equal"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Man kann seine Leistung mit der eines Profis vergleichen.One can compare his performance to that of a professional.
  2. Sie vergleicht ihre Situation oft mit der ihrer Freunde.She often compares her situation to that of her friends.
  3. Er vergleicht sich gerne mit berühmten Persönlichkeiten.He likes to compare himself to famous personalities.

3.) "Reach an agreement, settle a dispute"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die beiden Parteien konnten sich außergerichtlich vergleichen.The two parties were able to settle out of court.
  2. Wir müssen versuchen, uns in dieser Angelegenheit zu vergleichen.We must try to reach an agreement on this matter.
  3. Nach langen Verhandlungen haben sie sich endlich verglichen.After long negotiations, they finally reached an agreement.
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