Gleichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gleichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to resemble", "to be like" or "to be equal".

Essential properties of "gleichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: gleichen
  • Simple past: glich
  • Participle: geglichen

See full conjugation of gleichen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be equal or resemble"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er kann seinem Vater in vielen Dingen gleichen.He can resemble his father in many ways.
  2. Die beiden Häuser gleichen sich wie ein Ei dem anderen.The two houses are as alike as two peas in a pod.
  3. Dieser Baum gleicht dem in unserem Garten.This tree resembles the one in our garden.

2.) "To compensate or balance"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht, die Verluste durch höhere Gewinne zu gleichen.He tries to compensate for the losses with higher profits.
  2. Die Firma hat die Schwankungen der Marktpreise geglichen.The company has balanced the fluctuations in market prices.
  3. Sie gleicht ihre Fehler mit harter Arbeit aus.She compensates for her mistakes with hard work.

3.) "To adjust or level"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Bauarbeiter muss den Boden gleichen, bevor er die Fliesen legt.The construction worker must level the floor before laying the tiles.
  2. Bitte gleiche die Tischbeine, damit er nicht wackelt.Please adjust the table legs so it doesn't wobble.
  3. Sie gleichen die Differenzen in den Buchungen.They adjust the differences in the bookings.
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