No. 1,740 in Dutch
vergeleken
"Compared."
In a sentence
Vergeleken met gisteren, is het vandaag veel zonniger.
Compared to yesterday, today is much sunnier.
Here, 'vergeleken met' introduces a comparison between two time points, namely yesterday and today, emphasizing the difference in weather.
Vergeleken met andere sporten, is schaken minder fysiek veeleisend.
Compared to other sports, chess is less physically demanding.
'Vergeleken met' is used here to compare chess with other sports based on physical demands, suggesting the relative nature of such activities.
Het gebruik van technologie is enorm toegenomen, vergeleken met enkele jaren geleden.
The use of technology has increased dramatically compared to a few years ago.
In this sentence, 'vergeleken met' illustrates a comparison over time, focusing on the change in frequency of technology use.
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