German Word of the Day
gleich
/GLEICH/ • adverb; adjective — 5th of May, 2026
Listen to pronunciation
Meaning: immediately / in a moment; also: the same / equal
Examples
- Ich komme gleich.
(I'll come right away.) - Warte nicht, ich bin gleich fertig.
(Don't wait, I'll be ready in a moment.) - Die beiden Stühle sind gleich groß.
(The two chairs are the same size.)
Synonyms
- sofort
- bald
- identisch
Gleich is very common and context-dependent. As an adverb it often means 'in a moment' or 'right away' (Ich mache es gleich). As an adjective it can mean 'the same' or 'equal' (gleich groß). In colloquial speech 'Das ist mir gleich' means 'It's all the same to me' (I'm indifferent). Pay attention to context to choose the correct English equivalent.
Today's Game: Number Ninja — Play Now
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | vergessen | to forget; to fail to remember someone or somethin... |
| 2026-05-03 | verlassen | to leave (a place) or to abandon/leave someone; to... |
| 2026-05-02 | entspannen | to relax, to unwind; to become less tense |
| 2026-05-01 | klappen | to work out; to succeed; to go as planned (colloqu... |
| 2026-04-30 | anfangen | to begin, to start |
Receive these via email
Sign in to your free account to receive daily words via email.
« May 45th of May, 2026
Get a new word in your inbox every day!