This is the 1740th most frequent Dutch word.
vergeleken
"Compared."
Here, 'vergeleken met' introduces a comparison between two time points, namely yesterday and today, emphasizing the difference in weather.
Vergeleken met gisteren, is het vandaag veel zonniger.
Compared to yesterday, today is much sunnier.
'Vergeleken met' is used here to compare chess with other sports based on physical demands, suggesting the relative nature of such activities.
Vergeleken met andere sporten, is schaken minder fysiek veeleisend.
Compared to other sports, chess is less physically demanding.
In this sentence, 'vergeleken met' illustrates a comparison over time, focusing on the change in frequency of technology use.