Comparisons in German
"Comparisons" is a German lesson for A2 level. How to compare things. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Comparisons"
Everyday communication: shopping, appointments, and basic workplace interactions.
🎯 Exam skill: Writing short informal notes, understanding public announcements.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
größer als Berlin ist größer als München. | /GRUE-ser ahls/ | bigger than Berlin is bigger than Munich. |
kleiner als Meine Wohnung ist kleiner als deine. | /KLY-ner ahls/ | smaller than My apartment is smaller than yours. |
besser als Dieses Buch ist besser als der Film. | /BES-ser ahls/ | better than I like tea better than coffee. |
am schnellsten Der Zug ist am schnellsten. | /ahm SHNEL-sten/ | fastest He runs the fastest. |
genauso wie Er ist genauso groß wie ich. | /geh-NOW-zoh vee/ | just as ... as Today is as warm as yesterday. |
mehr Ich brauche mehr Zeit. | /MAIR/ | more That is completely different. |
weniger Sie isst weniger Fleisch. | /VAY-ni-ger/ | less Both cars are the same. |
der Unterschied Was ist der Unterschied? | /dair OON-ter-sheet/ | difference It gets more and more interesting. |
ähnlich Die beiden Städte sind ähnlich. | /AIN-likh/ | similar The more I learn, the better it gets. |
vergleichen Man kann die Preise vergleichen. | /fer-GLY-khen/ | to compare I prefer reading books. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Comparisons" in German?
Key words for "Comparisons": größer als, kleiner als, besser als. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A2)?
This is a A2-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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