gleichnamig
eponymous · same name
Mit demselben Namen bezeichnet.
The German word "gleichnamig" is an adjective that means "eponymous" or "of the same name". It is derived from "gleich" (same) and "Name" (name). "Gleichnamig" typically describes something that has the same name as something else, often used in the context of works, such as books, movies, or songs that share the same title.
Similar words in German include "namensgleich" (same name). While "gleichnamig" is often used to refer to works or titles that have the same name, "namensgleich" may refer more broadly to any entities (such as places, people, etc.) that share the same name. However, in everyday use, both terms are quite interchangeable.
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Examples
Der gleichnamige Film hat viel Anerkennung erhalten.adjective
The eponymous film has received a lot of recognition.
Wir haben den gleichnamigen Artikel gelesen.adjective
We read the article of the same name.
Der Film basiert auf dem gleichnamigen Buch.adjective
The movie is based on the book of the same name.
Dieser Song stammt aus dem gleichnamigen Album.adjective
This song is from the eponymous album.
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