Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

gleich

Translation (Übersetzung) equal, same, immediately, right away
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ɡlaɪ̯ç/
A1
Adverb/Adjective
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
basic vocabulary mathematics adjectives time expressions adverbs equality
"Gleich" is a highly versatile word in German. As an adjective, it means "equal" or "same" and declines like a regular adjective. As an adverb, it means "immediately" or "right away," often used in time expressions. It's also used in mathematics to mean "equals" (=). The word appears in many common phrases and idioms.

gleich - German Adverb/Adjective - gleich Meaning - gleich Translation - gleich Adverb/Adjective Examples

gleich is a German Adverb/Adjective

Learn gleich meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. gleich is classified as an Adverb/Adjective in German grammar.

gleich Examples (Beispiele) in English

gleich examples with English translations. See how to use gleich in sentences. gleich example sentences in English below.

Die beiden Brüder sind gleich alt.
The two brothers are the same age.
Predicate adjective use.
Wir haben die gleichen Interessen.
We have the same interests.
Attributive adjective with definite article.
Er bleibt sich immer gleich.
He always stays the same.
Reflexive use with "bleiben."
Gleiche Chancen für alle sind wichtig.
Equal opportunities for everyone are important.
Attributive adjective in plural.
Das ist mir gleich.
It's all the same to me.
Idiomatic expression of indifference.

gleich Examples (Beispiele) in English

gleich examples with English translations. See how to use gleich in sentences. gleich example sentences in English below.

Ich komme gleich.
I'm coming right away.
Time expression.
Gleich danach begann es zu regnen.
Right after that, it started to rain.
Temporal sequence.
Sie wird gleich hier sein.
She will be here any minute.
Immediate future.
Das mache ich gleich morgen.
I'll do that first thing tomorrow.
Emphasizing immediacy.
Er antwortete gleich.
He answered immediately.
Prompt action.

gleich Word Family - gleich Related Words - gleich Family Members

gleich Word Family (Wortfamilie)

gleich word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn gleich family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore gleich related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Adjective (Abgeleitetes Adjektiv)
gleichmäßig
Meaning: even, uniform
Example: Die Geschwindigkeit war gleichmäßig.
Adjective
gleichgültig
Meaning: indifferent
Example: Er war gleichgültig gegenüber ihren Problemen.
Adjective
Derived Noun (Abgeleitetes Substantiv)
Gleichheit
Meaning: equality
Example: Gleichheit vor dem Gesetz ist ein Grundrecht.
Noun
Gleichung
Meaning: equation
Example: Die mathematische Gleichung war schwer zu lösen.
Noun
Derived Verb (Abgeleitetes Verb)
angleichen
Meaning: to adapt, to align
Tense: Präsens
Example: Sie müssen sich den neuen Regeln angleichen.
Verb

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gleich Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use gleich in context. Discover gleich collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master gleich usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

gleich Collocations (Kollokationen)

gleich collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn gleich word combinations and how to use gleich with other words naturally.

gleich sein
to be equal
High frequency
gleich machen
to make equal
Medium frequency
gleich bleiben
to remain the same
Medium frequency
gleich danach
right after that
High frequency
gleich morgen
tomorrow right away
Medium frequency
gleich und gleich gesellt sich gern
birds of a feather flock together
Low frequency
im gleichen Moment
at the same moment
Medium frequency
auf gleicher Höhe
at the same level
Medium frequency
mit gleichem Recht
with equal right
Low frequency
gleiche Rechte
equal rights
High frequency

gleich Idioms (Redewendungen)

gleich idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing gleich with meanings and explanations. Master gleich expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist mir gleich.
It's all the same to me.
Expressing indifference about something.
Gleich und gleich gesellt sich gern.
Birds of a feather flock together.
People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other.
auf gleicher Augenhöhe
on equal footing
Interacting as equals, without hierarchy.
gleiches Recht für alle
equal rights for all
A principle of equality before the law.
in gleichem Maße
to the same extent
Equally or proportionally.
gleichen Schritt halten
to keep pace
To maintain the same speed or progress as others.
sich gleich bleiben
to stay true to oneself
Not changing one's character or principles.
gleicher Lohn für gleiche Arbeit
equal pay for equal work
A demand for wage equality.
auf der gleichen Wellenlänge
on the same wavelength
Thinking similarly or understanding each other well.
gleiches mit Gleichem vergelten
to repay like with like
Retaliating in kind, often from the Bible.

gleich Synonyms (Synonyme)

gleich synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for gleich and expand your German vocabulary. Learn gleich similar words and their usage.

sofort
Meaning: immediately
High similarity
identisch
Meaning: identical
High similarity
ähnlich
Meaning: similar
Medium similarity
bald
Meaning: soon
Medium similarity
gleichwertig
Meaning: equivalent
High similarity
derselbe
Meaning: the same
High similarity
unmittelbar
Meaning: directly
Medium similarity
kurz darauf
Meaning: shortly after
Medium similarity
ebenso
Meaning: equally
High similarity
symmetrisch
Meaning: symmetrical
Low similarity

gleich Antonyms (Antonyme)

gleich antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to gleich. Discover gleich opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

verschieden
Meaning: different
ungleich
Meaning: unequal
später
Meaning: later
anders
Meaning: otherwise
unterschiedlich
Meaning: varying
asymmetrisch
Meaning: asymmetrical
ungerecht
Meaning: unfair
getrennt
Meaning: separate
früher
Meaning: earlier
einzigartig
Meaning: unique

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gleich Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

gleich semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to gleich. Explore gleich related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn gleich contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

sofort identisch ähnlich bald gleichwertig ebenso symmetrisch ungleich verschieden genau

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