Adjective / Adverb
gleich
Pronunciation: /ɡlaɪ̯ç/
equally; alike
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Meanings
Adjective
- same; identical
- equal
Adverb
- equally; alike
- in a moment; right away (Ich komme gleich.)
Example sentence
Wir bestanden darauf, dass Reiche und Arme gleich behandelt würden.
We insisted on rich and poor being treated alike.
Usage
- gleich behandeln — Give people the same treatment.
- gleich / unterschiedlich — In this use, gleich contrasts with differently.
Beide Bewerber werden gleich behandelt.
Both applicants are treated equally.