German word

ebenso

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːbn̩zoː/

Meaning

  • adverbequally

Example

Das ist ebenso wichtig.

That is equally important.

Illustration for ebenso (equally)

More examples

Er hat ebenso viel Erfahrung.

He has just as much experience.

Core concept

Two things line up at the same level or in the same way.

Common phrases

  • ebenso wichtig

    equally important

  • ebenso gut

    equally good

  • ebenso wie

    just as

Similar words

auch: Shows that the same point applies to another thing.
ebenfalls: Shows that another thing has the same quality or condition.
gleich: Indicates that two things have equal qualities or conditions.

Definition in German

in gleichem Maße oder auf dieselbe Art; kann auch als kurze Erwiderung im Sinne von 'ebenfalls' gebraucht werden.

Word origin

The adverb developed from the older phrase eben so, combining eben ('just') and so ('so') into one word.

Usage tips

  • In ebenso ... wie ..., ebenso introduces a comparison before an adjective or adverb, as in ebenso wichtig wie nötig.

Other meanings

  • likewiseadverb
  • alsoadverb

Opposites

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