vergleichen
Translation
to compare
Examples
Er vergleicht die Preise im Internet.
He compares the prices on the internet.
Man sollte sich nicht immer mit anderen vergleichen.
One shouldn't always compare oneself with others.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to compare sth. with sth. He compares the prices with those in the store.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to contrast, to weigh up; Antonyms: to differentiate
Etymology
From `ver-` (prefix indicating a process) + `gleichen` (to be like, equal). Literally, to see how things are alike.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' as 'for' and 'gleichen' as 'likeness'. You are looking 'for likeness' between items.