gleich
same · soon · right
Es beschreibt, dass zwei Dinge oder Personen in einer Eigenschaft oder Menge übereinstimmen.
Definition & meaning
The word gleich has two primary meanings depending on the context:
- Immediately / In a moment: Used as an adverb to describe that an action will happen very soon or without delay.
- Same / Equal: Used as an adjective to describe things that are identical, uniform, or have the same value, size, or quality.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It functions as an adverb, a predicative adjective, or an attributive adjective (in which case it takes endings, e.g., gleiche).
- Word origin: It stems from the Old High German gilih, which originally meant "having the same body" or "like-bodied." It shares a common root with the English word "like."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For the meaning of "immediately": sofort , alsbald , direkt .
- For the meaning of "same": identisch , derselbe , ähnlich .
Antonyms:
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Examples
Meine Schuhe haben die gleiche Farbe.adjective
My shoes have the same color.
Wir sind gleich da.adverb
We will be there soon.
Der Bus kommt gleich.adverb
The bus is coming soon.
Dein Bus fährt gleich ab.adverb
Your bus departs soon.
Der Zug kommt gleich an.adverb
The train is arriving soon.
Mama bringt den Kuchen gleich.adverb
Mom is bringing the cake soon.
Er fährt gleich nach Hause.adverb
He is going home soon.
Die zwei Häuser sehen gleich aus.adjective
The two houses look the same.
Die zwei Kinder haben das gleiche Spielzeug.adjective
The two children have the same toy.
Wir trinken aus den gleichen Tassen.adjective
We drink from the same cups.
Wir haben die gleichen Hobbys.adjective
We have the same hobbies.
Die beiden Kinder tragen das gleiche Hemd.adjective
The two children are wearing the same shirt.
Der Markt liegt gleich um die Ecke.Word type unavailable
The market is right around the corner.
Die Eltern kaufen den Kindern gleich nach der Arbeit Eis.Word type unavailable
The parents will buy the children ice cream right after work.
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