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likewise
Expresses that something also applies, or applies in the same way, to someone or something else. It is often used as a response to a wish.
„Ich wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende!“ – „Danke, ebenfalls!“
'I wish you a nice weekend!' — 'Thanks, likewise!'
The word is made up of 'eben' and 'falls'. Literally, it means 'in the same case', which helps you remember the meaning 'also' or 'in the same way'.
Er ist müde und ich bin ebenfalls müde.
He is tired, and I am likewise tired.
Most commonly, 'ebenfalls' (likewise) is used as a short, polite response to a wish. It is a very common reply in everyday life.
„Schönen Feierabend!“ – „Danke, ebenfalls!“
'Have a nice evening after work!' — 'Thanks, likewise!'
In a complete sentence, 'ebenfalls' (likewise/also) usually comes directly after the conjugated verb (position 3), or after the subject and the verb.
Meine Kollegin hat mir ebenfalls zum Geburtstag gratuliert.
My colleague also congratulated me on my birthday.
also / even
Auch and ebenfalls show that something additionally applies to someone else or applies in the same way. Auch is more flexible in the sentence and can highlight a single part of it, whereas ebenfalls often picks up the parallel statement as a whole and sounds somewhat more formal. Use auch generally, and ebenfalls when there is a clear agreement or parallel.
Anna liest gern Krimis, und Ben liest ebenfalls gern Krimis.
Anna enjoys reading crime novels, and Ben likewise enjoys reading crime novels.
Anna liest gern Krimis, und auch Ben liest gern Krimis.
Anna enjoys reading crime novels, and Ben enjoys reading crime novels too.
