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ebenso
likewise
Expresses that something applies in the same way or to the same degree as something else; equally, also.
example
Ich wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende! – Danke, ebenso!
I wish you a nice weekend! – Thanks, likewise!
ebenso
likewise / equally
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Usage tips
Word structure
The word is made up of 'eben' and 'so'. It literally means 'exactly so' or 'in the same way' and is used to express equality.
EXAMPLE
Sie singt gut, und er spielt ebenso gut Klavier.
She sings well, and he plays the piano equally well.
Sentence position
When 'ebenso' (likewise/equally) is at the beginning of a sentence, the verb follows directly after it in position 2. This structure emphasizes equality with the previous sentence or thought.
EXAMPLE
Die Hinfahrt war anstrengend. Ebenso schwierig gestaltete sich die Rückreise.
The journey there was exhausting. The return trip turned out to be equally difficult.
Polite response
'Ebenso' (likewise) is very often used on its own as a short, polite response to return a wish.
EXAMPLE
Guten Appetit! – Danke, ebenso!
Enjoy your meal! – Thanks, likewise!
Comparison structure
For comparisons of equality, 'ebenso' (as/equally) is the first part of the fixed structure 'ebenso … wie' (as ... as). The adjective or adverb being compared stands between 'ebenso' and 'wie'.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist ebenso intelligent wie ihr Bruder.
She is just as intelligent as her brother.
Compare with
ebenso vs auch
also / even
'auch' and 'ebenso' can both express that something applies to another person or thing as well. 'auch' simply adds something. 'ebenso' emphasizes the same manner or the same degree more strongly. It fits especially well when you are comparing or want to say: it is the same way. Learners confuse the words because both are often connected with 'ebenfalls' (likewise / also). If something is only being added, use 'auch'. If equality or a comparison is important, 'ebenso' fits better.
ebenso
Nach dem Gespräch war die Kollegin ebenso zufrieden wie der Kunde.
After the conversation, the colleague was just as satisfied as the customer.
auch
Vor der Reise prüfe ich auch die Adresse des Hotels.
Before the trip, I also check the hotel's address.
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