Verb

vergleichen

Translation

to compare, to liken

Man sollte Äpfel nicht mit Birnen vergleichen.

One shouldn't compare apples with oranges.

Vergleichen Sie die Preise, bevor Sie kaufen.

Compare the prices before you buy.

Er vergleicht sich oft mit seinem Bruder.

He often compares himself with his brother.

((sth.)) with ((sth.)) to compare sth. with sth. I am comparing the copy with the original.

sich mit ((sb.)) vergleichen to compare oneself with sb. Don't compare yourself with others.

Synonyms: gegenüberstellen; Antonyms: unterscheiden (to differentiate)

Composed of 'ver-' (prefix) and 'gleich' (equal, like). It's the process of making things 'like' each other to see the differences.

The core word is 'gleich' (equal). 'Vergleichen' is the verb for checking for equality or similarity.