Desgleichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Desgleichen" is mainly used as adverb meaning "likewise", "similarly" or "in the same way". It is also used as pronoun.

Essential properties of "desgleichen"

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Meanings of "desgleichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "In the same manner or way; similarly"

"Desgleichen", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Buch gelesen, und desgleichen hat sie es getan.He read the book, and likewise she did.
  2. Die erste Gruppe hat gewonnen, desgleichen die zweite.The first group won, likewise the second.
  3. Er liebt Schokolade, desgleichen seine Schwester.He loves chocolate, likewise his sister.

2.) "Refers to something similar previously mentioned"

"Desgleichen", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat ein Auto gekauft, und desgleichen gilt für seinen Bruder.He bought a car, and the same applies to his brother.
  2. Sie hat ein Haus, desgleichen ihr Freund.She has a house, likewise her friend.
  3. Er hat ein Problem, desgleichen seine Kollegin.He has a problem, likewise his colleague.
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