der Vergleich

Plural: die Vergleiche
Based on: vergleichen (mit)
Goethe B1 Noun #185 Noun
  1. the comparison
  2. the settlement
1.

the comparison

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Examples
  • Der Vergleich hinkt.
  • This comparison is flawed. Lit.: "This comparison is limping (crooked)."
2.

the settlement

(in law)
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  • Der Anwalt riet ihm, den Vergleich anzunehmen.
  • The lawyer advised him to accept the settlement.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Vergleich' have?

Vergleich has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the comparison, 2. the settlement .

What is the gender of 'Vergleich'?

der

What is the plural of 'Vergleich'?

die Vergleiche

What is 'Vergleich' related to?

The word 'Vergleich' is related to vergleichen (mit).

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