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Gleich Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Gleich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "same", "equal" or "identical". It is also used as adverb, conjunction and particle.
Essential properties of "gleich"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Conjunction
adverbial
Meanings of "gleich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Identical, equal, or similar"
"Gleich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Identical, equal, or similar in appearance, nature, or quantity."
- Translation(s): same, equal, identical, similar
- Synonym(s): identisch, ähnlich, einerlei
- Antonym(s): verschieden
- Related word(s): gleichartig, gleichförmig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die beiden Zwillinge sehen gleich aus.
- Wir haben gleiche Interessen.
- Alle Schüler haben die gleichen Chancen.
- Die beiden Autos sind gleich schnell.
2.) "Immediately or shortly"
"Gleich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Immediately, right away, shortly."
- Translation(s): immediately, right away, soon, shortly
- Synonym(s): sofort, bald, demnächst
- Antonym(s): später
- Related word(s): sogleich, alsbald
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich komme gleich zurück.
- Das Essen ist gleich fertig.
- Der Film fängt gleich an.
3.) "As soon as or immediately after"
"Gleich", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "As soon as, immediately after."
- Translation(s): as soon as, immediately after, directly after
- Synonym(s): sobald, sowie
- Related word(s): kaum dass
📝 Some usage examples:
- Gleich als er ankam, begann es zu regnen.
- Gleich nachdem sie die Nachricht hörte, rief sie an.
- Gleich wenn du fertig bist, können wir gehen.
4.) "Used for emphasis in statements or questions"
"Gleich", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to emphasize a statement or a question."
- Translation(s): just, right away, already (for emphasis)
- Synonym(s): schon, eben
- Related word(s): doch, halt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Was willst du gleich wieder?
- Das ist mir gleich egal.
- Warum machst du das gleich so kompliziert?