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gleiche
/ˈɡlaɪçə/
same
Das sind die gleichen Schuhe wie letzte Woche.
These are the same shoes as last week.
general
Identical or similar in nature, quality, or form.
Sie tragen das gleiche Kleid.
They are wearing the same dress.
Die beiden Autos sind vom gleichen Modell.
The two cars are of the same model.
Often used to compare objects or situations that are identical or very similar.
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Gender Agreement
Remember that 'gleiche' must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For example, 'gleiche Bücher' (same books) but 'gleiche Farbe' (same color).
Gold Rule
Comparative Use
When comparing two things, 'gleiche' is used to indicate they are the same, while 'ähnlich' is used to indicate they are similar but not identical.
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle High German 'gelīch', meaning 'equal' or 'alike'.
Usage Notes
In German, 'gleiche' is often used with the definite article 'die' to refer to the same thing or person. It can also be used as a pronoun meaning 'the same one(s)'.
Word Breakdown
gleich
equal or same
root-e
adjective ending for feminine/nominative singular
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