ebenso gut
Translation
just as well, just as good, might as well
Examples
Ich kann ebenso gut singen wie du.
I can sing just as well as you.
Wir könnten ebenso gut zu Hause bleiben.
We might as well stay at home.
Grammar Patterns
((do sth.)) just as well ((as sb./sth.)) to do something to the same standard as someone/something else Ich kann ebenso gut singen wie du.
might as well ((do sth.)) used to suggest doing something because there is nothing better to do Wir könnten ebenso gut zu Hause bleiben.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genauso gut, gleich gut; Antonyms: schlechter
Etymology
Composed of 'ebenso' (just so, equally) and 'gut' (good, well). Literally means 'equally well'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'even so good' to remember it means something is equally as good or well.