gleichbedeutend mit
synonymous with
Having exactly the same meaning; to be synonymous.
EXAMPLE
Das Wort 'Auto' ist in vielen Kontexten gleichbedeutend mit 'Wagen'.
In many contexts, the word 'Auto' (car) is synonymous with 'Wagen' (car/vehicle).
gleichbedeutend
synonymous / equivalent
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Meanings
gleichbedeutend mit
equivalent to
Having the same effect, consequence, or importance as something else; amounting to the same thing.
EXAMPLE
Eine Absage wäre für das Projekt gleichbedeutend mit dem endgültigen Aus.
A rejection would be equivalent to the final end of the project.
Usage tips
Word formation
The word is made up of 'gleich' (same/equal) and 'bedeutend' (meaning/significant, from 'bedeuten' (to mean)). It therefore describes that two things have the same meaning.
EXAMPLE
In diesem Zusammenhang sind die beiden Begriffe fast gleichbedeutend.
In this context, the two terms are almost synonymous.
Fixed preposition
This adjective is almost always used with the preposition 'mit' and the dative. The structure is: 'Etwas ist gleichbedeutend mit etwas anderem.' (Something is synonymous/equivalent with something else.)
EXAMPLE
Ein Lächeln ist nicht immer gleichbedeutend mit Freude.
A smile is not always equivalent to joy.
Context clue
When it is about words or symbols, the literal meaning (m01) is meant. When it is about actions or events, the consequences or effect (m02) are meant.
EXAMPLE
Das Wort „schnell“ ist gleichbedeutend mit „rasch“.
The word 'schnell' (fast) is synonymous with 'rasch' (quickly).
Use for consequences
In this meaning, a negative or drastic consequence is often emphasized. It describes that an action has the same result as another, often worse event.
EXAMPLE
Den Vertrag nicht zu unterschreiben, ist gleichbedeutend mit einer Kriegserklärung.
Not signing the contract is equivalent to a declaration of war.
Compare with
gleichbedeutend vs Synonym
synonym
Synonym and gleichbedeutend can describe the same linguistic relationship. Synonym refers to one word serving as a substitute for another, while gleichbedeutend can also describe statements with the same effect or consequence. Use Synonym for individual words; for statements or consequences that are the same, gleichbedeutend is also appropriate.
gleichbedeutend
Die beiden Aussagen sind für den Leser gleichbedeutend.
The two statements are equivalent for the reader.
Synonym
„Beginnen“ ist ein Synonym für „anfangen“.
“Beginnen” is a synonym for “anfangen”.
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