ADJECTIVE

gleich/ɡlaɪ̯ç/same; immediately; equal

gleich is a German adjective that means same, immediately, or equal. It is pronounced /ɡlaɪ̯ç/.

Definitions

1.identical or the same as something else(identity)

a.not different; the same

Wir haben das gleiche Problem.We have the same problem.

2.immediately; very soon(time)

a.in a short time; right away

Ich komme gleich zurück.I'll be back in a moment.

3.equal in value, size, or amount(comparison)

a.having the same value or rank

Alle Menschen sind vor dem Gesetz gleich.All people are equal before the law.

Adjective Forms

Positivegleich
Comparativegleicher

Frequently asked questions

What does "gleich" mean in English?
"gleich" means same, immediately, or equal. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "gleich"?
"gleich" is pronounced /ɡlaɪ̯ç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "gleich"?
"gleich" is a adjective in German.

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