German word

gleichfalls

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈglaɪ̯çˌfals/

Meaning

  • adverblikewise

Example

Danke, gleichfalls.

Thank you, likewise.

Illustration for gleichfalls (likewise)

More examples

Er gratulierte ihr gleichfalls.

He likewise congratulated her.

Core concept

A brief verbal return of the same goodwill, sent back to the person who offered it.

Common phrases

  • Danke, gleichfalls.

    Thanks, likewise

  • Dir gleichfalls.

    Likewise to you

Similar words

ebenfalls: A brief reply expressing the same good wish or courtesy.
ebenso: A way to show that a quality or degree is the same.

Definition in German

Bedeutet 'auf gleiche Weise' und dient oft als knappe Erwiderung auf einen Wunsch, Gruß oder Dank.

Word origin

Gleichfalls combines gleich, meaning 'same', with falls, an adverbial element historically related to Fall, and developed the meaning 'in the same way'.

Usage tips

  • Gleichfalls commonly answers a wish, greeting, or thanks, while auch more often expresses agreement with a statement or action.

Other meanings

  • alsoadverb

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