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ebenfalls
/eːbənˈfaːls/
also
Ich mag Äpfel, und er mag sie ebenfalls.
I like apples, and he likes them too.
formalinformal
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.
Collocations
ebenfalls bekanntalso known asebenfalls möglichalso possible
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
While 'ebenfalls' is more formal, 'auch' is more commonly used in everyday speech.
Gold Rule
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.
Word Breakdown
eben
even
rootfalls
if
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