ADJECTIVE

ähnlich/ˈɛːnlɪç/similar; alike; resembling

ähnlich is a German adjective that means similar, alike, or resembling. It is pronounced /ˈɛːnlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ähnlicher" and "ähnlichsten".

Definitions

1.having similarities with something or someone; resembling(general)

a.(in appearance, character, or way)

Die beiden Brüder sehen sich sehr ähnlich.The two brothers look very similar.

b.(regarding circumstances or situations)

Die aktuelle Situation ist der im letzten Jahr ähnlich.The current situation is similar to last year.

Adjective Forms

Positiveähnlich
Comparativeähnlicher
Superlativeähnlichsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "ähnlich" mean in English?
"ähnlich" means similar, alike, or resembling. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "ähnlich"?
"ähnlich" is pronounced /ˈɛːnlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "ähnlich"?
The comparative of "ähnlich" is "ähnlicher" and the superlative is "ähnlichsten".
What part of speech is "ähnlich"?
"ähnlich" is a adjective in German.

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