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Pronunciation / Transliteration: glaikh-fals
"Schönen Feierabend! - Gleichfalls!"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In the same way; also.
"He carved a niche for himself, and his brother did likewise." - 2
Used to express agreement or to return a greeting or sentiment.
"It was a pleasure meeting you. - Likewise!"
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating from Middle English, the term combines 'like' (from Old English 'līc') with '-wise' (from Old English 'wīse', meaning way or manner). Historically used to indicate similarity in manner or action, it evolved over centuries to also function as a conversational discourse marker meaning 'in addition' or 'the same to you'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Likewise" is said worldwide
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de même
Transliteration: duh mem
"Passez une bonne journée ! - De même !"
gleichfalls
Transliteration: glaikh-fals
"Schönen Feierabend! - Gleichfalls!"
igualmente
Transliteration: i-ɡwal-ˈmen-te
"Piacere di conoscerti. - Igualmente!"
igualmente
Transliteration: i-ɡwal-ˈmen-te
"Mucho gusto en conocerte. - ¡Igualmente!"
igualmente
Transliteration: i-ɡwaw-ˈmẽ-tʃi
"Prazer em conhecê-lo. - Igualmente!"
वैसे ही
Transliteration: vaise hi
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसने अच्छा काम किया और मैंने भी वैसे ही किया।"
同样
Transliteration: tóng yàng
Script: 中文汉字
"祝你周末愉快！——你也一样！"
마찬가지로
Transliteration: machang-gajiro
Script: 한국어 한글
"만나서 반가워요. - 저도 마찬가지예요."
同様に
Transliteration: dōyō ni
Script: 日本語
"お会いできて光栄です。 - こちらこそ。"
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