Vergleich/fɛɐ̯ˈɡlaɪ̯ç/comparison; analogy; settlement (legal)
Vergleich is a German noun that means comparison, analogy, or settlement (legal). It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡlaɪ̯ç/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Vergleiche".
Definitions
1.the act or process of comparing things(general)
a.considering similarities and differences
Ein Vergleich zwischen den beiden Städten zeigt viele Unterschiede.—A comparison between the two cities shows many differences.
2.an analogy or metaphorical reference(figurative or analogy)
a.metaphorical comparison
Der Autor benutzt den Vergleich eines Baumes, um das Leben zu erklären.—The author uses the analogy of a tree to explain life.
3.an agreement to resolve a dispute without a court decision(legal)
a.legal settlement
Die Parteien einigten sich auf einen Vergleich vor Gericht.—The parties agreed to a settlement in court.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Vergleich | die Vergleiche |
| Genitive | des Vergleichs | der Vergleiche |
| Dative | dem Vergleich | den Vergleichen |
| Accusative | den Vergleich | die Vergleiche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vergleich" mean in English?
- "Vergleich" means comparison, analogy, or settlement (legal). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vergleich"?
- "Vergleich" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈɡlaɪ̯ç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vergleich" der, die, or das?
- "Vergleich" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Vergleich"?
- The plural of "Vergleich" is "Vergleiche".
- What part of speech is "Vergleich"?
- "Vergleich" is a noun in German.
