Analogie
[analoˈɡiː]
The German word for analogy is Analogie.
Analogie means analogy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Analogie is Analogien. If you want to use an adjective to mean analogous, use analogisch.
Did you know?
- In German legal contexts, an Analogiewendung occurs when a judge applies a law to a similar case that is not explicitly covered by the written statute.
- The adjective analogisch is rarely used in casual conversation and can often sound overly academic or even pedantic to a native speaker.
- The word Analogie shares an ancestral root with the English word 'analyst', as both stem from the Greek concept of 'distributing' or 'calculating' proportions.
Examples in context
- Es gibt eine Analogie zwischen den beiden Situationen.There is an analogy between the two situations.
- Die Analogie zwischen den beiden Systemen ist klar.The analogy between the two systems is clear.
- Ich verstehe die Analogie nicht ganz.I don't quite understand the analogy.
- Er hat eine passende Analogie gefunden.He found a fitting analogy.
Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are studying for a test together.
- FelixDie Analogie hilft mir beim Lernen.The analogy helps me with studying.
- HannahJa, Felix, sie ist wirklich passend.Yes, Felix, it is really fitting.
- FelixWelche Analogie meinst du genau?Which analogy do you mean exactly?
- HannahDie Analogie aus dem ersten Kapitel.The analogy from the first chapter.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Analogie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Analogie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
