Equal comparisons (lige så ... som)

Equal Comparisons

To express that two things are equal, use the structure lige så ... som ("as ... as"). Place the adjective between the two phrases.

The tablet is as expensive as the computer.
Tabletten er lige så dyr som computeren.
A smart camera is as complicated as a computer.
Et smart kamera er lige så kompliceret som en computer.

Questions and Negations

To ask if two things are equal, use normal question word order. The lige så ... som structure stays the same.

To state that two things are not equal, place ikke before the comparison.

Why is the cable not as cheap as the mouse?
Hvorfor er kablet ikke lige så billigt som musen?

Comparing Situations

You can also use lige så ... som to compare things across different times or places.

The technology ought to be as fast as before.
Teknologien bør være lige så hurtig som før.
The connection in the forest is as bad as on the mountain.
Forbindelsen i skoven er lige så dårlig som på bjerget.

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