German - English (British) translations for "gleich"
"gleich" German translation
Translation
same
Definition
Gleich is a German adverb that can be translated to 'immediately', 'at once', or 'right away'. It expresses the idea of something happening without delay or hesitation.
Part of speech
adverb
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: immediately
Ich komme gleich.
I'll be right there.
Meaning: same
Wir haben den gleichen Geschmack.
We have the same taste.
Meaning: equal
2 + 2 ist gleich 4.
2 + 2 equals 4.
Meaning: similar
Das sieht ihm gleich.
That looks similar to him.
Meaning: fair
Das ist nicht ganz gleich.
That's not quite fair.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Ich komme gleich.
A1: I'll be right there.
A1: Wir gehen gleich einkaufen.
A1: We're going shopping soon.
A1: Die Party fängt gleich an.
A1: The party is about to start.
B1: Er hat gleich nach der Arbeit angerufen.
B1: He called right after work.
B1: Sie wird gleich mit dem Studium fertig sein.
B1: She will be done with her studies soon.
B1: Ich habe ihn gleich erkannt, obwohl er sich verändert hat.
B1: I recognized him right away, even though he has changed.
C1: Wenn du so weitermachst, wirst du gleich scheitern.
C1: If you keep going like this, you will fail immediately.
C1: Der Film hat mich gleich fasziniert.
C1: The movie fascinated me right from the start.
C1: Nachdem sie den Preis gewonnen hatte, wurde sie gleich berühmt.
C1: After winning the prize, she became famous right away.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The word gleich is commonly used in everyday conversation in Germany. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as when someone wants to emphasize the urgency of a task or situation. For example, if someone says 'Ich komme gleich' (I'll be there right away), it means they will arrive very soon and without delay.
In addition to expressing immediacy, gleich can also convey the idea of equality or similarity. For instance, if someone says 'Das ist mir ganz gleich' (That's all the same to me), they mean that they don't have a preference for one option over another. Similarly, if someone says 'Meine Schwester sieht mir gleich' (My sister looks just like me), they are saying that their sister resembles them closely.
It's important to note that the meaning of gleich can vary depending on the context in which it is used. Therefore, it's always a good idea to pay attention to the surrounding words and phrases to fully understand its intended meaning.