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gleich

English translation of gleich

same

The word 'gleich' in German is used to express sameness or equality. It can be used as an adjective, adverb, or conjunction. As an adjective, it is used to describe things that are the same or identical. As an adverb, it is used to express that two things are happening at the same time or that one thing is happening immediately after another. As a conjunction, it is used to connect two clauses, indicating that the second clause is a consequence of the first.


Example sentences using: gleich

Ich gehe gleich nach Hause

English translation of Ich gehe gleich nach Hause

I am going home soon

In this phrase, 'gleich' is used to denote a time-related aspect, indicating that the action of going home will be happening soon.

Die Zahlen sind gleich

English translation of Die Zahlen sind gleich

The numbers are equal

In this case, 'gleich' is used as part of the predicate to indicate equality. The two numbers being referred to are the same or equal.

Ich fühle mich gleich

English translation of Ich fühle mich gleich

I feel the same

Here, 'gleich' is used in a manner that denotes no change in the state or condition. The speaker’s feelings remain the same as before or as usual.

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