relative in German
relative in German is relativ, vergleichsweise, Verwandte — relative means considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.
relative in German
relativ
Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.
vergleichsweise
Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.
Verwandte
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
Verwandter
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
Angehörige
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
Angehöriger
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
Blutsfreund
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
Blutsfreundin
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.
What does "relative" mean?
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adjective Considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.
"The country's relative wealth has grown compared to its neighbours."
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adjective Directly relevant or connected to a particular subject.
"Please bring any documents relative to the case."
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noun A family member, connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.
"Only close relatives were invited to the small ceremony."
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relative in a sentence
- The country's relative wealth has grown compared to its neighbours.
- She lives in relative comfort now, though nothing like the luxury she once had.
- Please bring any documents relative to the case.
- Only close relatives were invited to the small ceremony.
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What is "relative" in German?
"relative" in German is relativ, vergleichsweise, Verwandte. relative means: Considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.
How do you use "relative" in a sentence?
Example: "The country's relative wealth has grown compared to its neighbours." In German, "relative" is relativ, vergleichsweise, Verwandte.
Are there other ways to say "relative" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "relative": relativ, vergleichsweise, Verwandte, Verwandter, Angehörige, Angehöriger.
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