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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' often mean almost the same thing: something applies additionally to another person or thing. 'auch' is very common and neutral in everyday language. 'ebenfalls' sounds a bit more formal or orderly and fits well in written texts or as a polite response. Learners can confuse the words because they are interchangeable in many sentences. In casual conversations, 'auch' is usually more natural; in emails or polite replies, 'ebenfalls' often sounds appropriate.
Mein Bruder hat ebenfalls Geld für das Geschenk gesammelt.
My brother also collected money for the gift.
In der Bibliothek lernt ihr heute auch neue Wörter.
In the library, you are also learning new words today.