German Conversation · Level 128
44 words
German word
gleichnamig
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈglaɪ̯çˌnaːmɪç/
Meaning
- adjectiveof the same name
Example
Er hat eine gleichnamige Kollegin getroffen.
He met a colleague with the same name.
More examples
Das gleichnamige Buch erschien bereits im Jahr 1999.
The book of the same name was published as early as 1999.
Core concept
Two separate people, works, or places carry one identical name.
Common phrases
eine gleichnamige Kollegin
a colleague of the same name
das gleichnamige Buch
the book of the same name
der gleichnamige Film
the film of the same name
Similar words
gleich: The same in quality, amount, or other relevant respect.
identisch: Exactly the same in every detail, with no differences.
ähnlich: Having closely similar qualities or appearance.
gleichlautend: Having the same pronunciation or spelling as another expression.
Definition in German
Mit demselben Namen versehen; den gleichen Namen tragend.
Word origin
The adjective is formed from gleich ('same') and Name ('name') with the adjective-forming suffix -ig.
Usage tips
- In formal contexts, gleichnamig often describes a person, work, or place sharing a name with another, while everyday speech often uses gleich heißen or den gleichen Namen haben.
Opposites
- verschiedendifferentadjective
Related words
- Gleichnamigkeitsame-namednessnoun