ADJECTIVE

gleich/ɡlaɪ̯ç/equal; same; right away

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

Definitions

1.having the same value, size, or quality as something else; identical; equal(comparison, quality)

a.identical, not different or changed

Unsere Antworten sind gleich.—Our answers are the same.

b.equal (in rights, rank, etc)

Vor dem Gesetz sind alle Menschen gleich.—All people are equal before the law.

2.very soon; right away; in a moment(temporal, informal)

a.immediately (in the near future)

Ich komme gleich.—I’ll be right there.

Adjective Forms

Positivegleich
Comparativegleicher

Frequently asked questions

What does "gleich" mean in English?
"gleich" means equal, same, or right away. 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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