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 a resemblance or likeness to something or someone(general description)

a.showing similarity in form or appearance

Ihre Ideen sind den meinen sehr ähnlich.Her ideas are very similar to mine.

b.having similar characteristics or qualities

Das neue Handy hat ähnliche Funktionen wie das alte.The new phone has similar features to the old one.

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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