ebenfalls
/eːbənˈfaːls/Used to indicate that something is also true or applicable to another person, thing, or situation.
Sie spricht Deutsch, und ich spreche es ebenfalls.
She speaks German, and I speak it too.
Er hat das Buch gelesen, und ich habe es ebenfalls gelesen.
He read the book, and I read it too.
Often used in formal and informal contexts to add an additional point or to agree with someone.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
While 'ebenfalls' is more formal, 'auch' is more commonly used in everyday speech.
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Position in Sentence
'Ebenfalls' is typically placed after the subject and before the verb in a sentence.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'eben' (even) and 'falls' (if), originally meaning 'if it is the case' but evolved to mean 'also' or 'too'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Often interchangeable with 'auch' but slightly more formal.