an|gleichen
Translation
to adapt, to adjust, to assimilate, to align
Examples
Die Preise wurden dem Markt angeglichen.
The prices were adjusted to the market.
Er hat seinen Lebensstil schnell angeglichen.
He quickly adapted his lifestyle.
Die Farbtöne müssen einander angeglichen werden.
The colour tones must be harmonized with each other.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((an+4)) angleichen to adjust ((sth.)) to ((sth.)) One must adjust wages to inflation.
((sich+4)) ((et3)) angleichen to adapt oneself to ((sth.)) She quickly adapted to the new environment.
Similar Words
anpassen (to adapt), abstimmen (to coordinate), harmonisieren (to harmonize)
Etymology
From the prefix an- (to, towards) + gleichen (to be equal, to resemble). Literally 'to make equal to'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'gleich' (equal) 'an' (to) something else.