gleichfalls

Pronunciation: /ɡlaɪ̯çfals/

likewise

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Meanings

Adverb

"Frohes Neues!" - "Gleichfalls!"

"Happy New Year!" "Likewise!"

Danke, gleichfalls! — Thanks, you too! A short response to a good wish
ebenfalls / gleichfalls — both can mean likewise; gleichfalls is common in returned wishes

Extra sentence

Die Nachbarn wünschen uns einen schönen Urlaub, und wir wünschen ihnen gleichfalls gute Erholung.

The neighbours wish us a lovely holiday, and we likewise wish them a good rest.