gleichnamig
Translation
of the same name, homonymous, eponymous
Examples
Die beiden Städte sind gleichnamig.
The two cities have the same name.
Er traf einen gleichnamigen Kollegen.
He met a colleague with the same name.
Grammar Patterns
(as an adjective) of the same name, homonymous Er traf einen gleichnamigen Kollegen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: of the same name; Antonyms: differently named
Etymology
From `gleich` (same) + `Name` (name) + `-ig` (adjective suffix). It literally means 'same-named'.
Memory Tips
Picture two towns on a map both called 'Springfield'. They are `gleichnamig`.