German word

ebenfalls

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːbn̩ˌfals/

Meaning

  • adverbtoo

Example

Ich bin ebenfalls müde.

I am tired too.

Illustration for ebenfalls (too)

More examples

Dein Vorschlag ist ebenfalls wichtig.

Your proposal is likewise important.

Core concept

The same condition is added to a new person or situation beside the one already mentioned.

Common phrases

  • ebenfalls möglich

    likewise possible

  • ebenfalls wichtig

    likewise important

Similar words

auch: Shows that the preceding statement applies to another person or situation as well.
ebenso: Indicates that something is done to the same degree or in the same way.
gleichfalls: Returns a greeting, good wish, or similar expression with the same sentiment.

Definition in German

Bedeutet, dass etwas ebenso zutrifft wie etwas zuvor Genanntes.

Word origin

Ebenfalls is formed from eben and falls, whose combination expressed being true in the same case and developed into the modern adverb.

Usage tips

  • Ebenfalls can return a greeting or good wish, as in 'Schönen Tag!' - 'Ebenfalls!', meaning the same wish in return.

Other meanings

  • likewiseadverb

Opposites

Word lists with this word