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analogy
A correspondence, similarity, or sameness of relationships between two otherwise different things. Analogies are often used to explain complex matters by comparing them with something familiar.
Um die Funktion des Herzens zu erklären, benutzte der Lehrer die Analogie einer Pumpe.
To explain the function of the heart, the teacher used the analogy of a pump.
analogy
In biology, the functional similarity of organs of different evolutionary origins that developed because of similar environmental conditions, as opposed to homology.
Die Flügel von Vögeln und Insekten sind ein klassisches Beispiel für eine Analogie in der Biologie.
The wings of birds and insects are a classic example of analogy in biology.
analogy
In linguistics, a process in which words or grammatical forms are created or changed according to the pattern of similar, already existing forms.
Die Bildung des Plurals 'Kaktusse' statt 'Kakteen' ist ein Beispiel für eine Analogiebildung im Deutschen.
The formation of the plural 'Kaktusse' instead of 'Kakteen' is an example of analogical formation in German.
'Analogie' (analogy) is often used in the fixed expression 'in Analogie zu' + dative. This means 'corresponding to' or 'similar to.'
In Analogie zu einem Computer kann man das Gehirn als komplexes Netzwerk betrachten.
By analogy with a computer, the brain can be viewed as a complex network.
In the general meaning, 'Analogie' (analogy) is often combined with verbs such as 'herstellen' (to establish), 'ziehen' (to draw), 'finden' (to find), or 'verwenden' (to use). Typical adjectives are 'treffend' (apt), 'passend' (suitable), or 'einfach' (simple).
Er versuchte, eine passende Analogie für das komplexe Problem zu finden.
He tried to find a suitable analogy for the complex problem.
The meanings in biology and linguistics are technical terms. You can recognize them by the fact that the text is clearly dealing with these scientific topics. The general meaning can occur in almost any context.
Die Flügel einer Fledermaus und die Arme eines Menschen sind homolog, keine Analogie.
The wings of a bat and the arms of a human are homologous, not an analogy.
comparison / settlement
The comparison examines similarities and differences between things or situations. An analogy, on the other hand, highlights a similar relationship between otherwise different things and can make something complex easier to understand. Use Vergleich for a general examination and Analogie for an explanatory correspondence.
Die Lehrerin erklärte den Stromfluss mit der Analogie zu Wasser, das durch ein Rohr fließt.
The teacher explained the flow of electricity by comparing it to water flowing through a pipe.
Der Vergleich von Fahrrad und Auto zeigt, dass beide der Fortbewegung dienen, aber unterschiedlich funktionieren.
Comparing a bicycle and a car shows that both are used for transportation but work differently.
