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vergleichsweise

comparatively, relatively speaking

adverb fer-GLYKHS-vy-ze Rare

Usage Note

Vergleichsweise hedges a statement by placing it in a comparative frame. Vergleichsweise günstig means 'cheap compared to others'. Common in statistics, economic reporting, and everyday speech. Functionally close to verhältnismäßig and relativ.

Examples

"Die Mieten in dieser Stadt sind vergleichsweise niedrig."

Natural Translation

Rents in this city are comparatively low.

Literal Translation

The rents in this city are comparatively low.

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