gleich
Translation
same, equal, immediately, soon
Examples
Ich komme gleich.
I'm coming right away.
Sie tragen das gleiche Kleid.
They are wearing the same dress.
Das Ergebnis ist gleich null.
The result is equal to zero.
Grammar Patterns
((adv.)) immediately, soon I'm coming right away.
((adj.)) same We have the same car.
((dat.)) equal to The result is equal to zero.
Similar Words
Synonyms: same, identical, immediately
Etymology
From Germanic *galīka (same body/form). Cognate with English 'like' and 'alike'.
Memory Tips
Think 'alike' for same. For 'soon', remember 'Bis gleich!' (See you soon!).