das Gleiche
the same thing
Something that matches something else in kind, appearance, quality, or content without necessarily being exactly the same.
EXAMPLE
Die beiden Kinder tragen das Gleiche.
The two children are wearing the same thing.
das Gleiche
same thing
die Gleiche, die Gleichen
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Meanings
das Gleiche gilt für
the same applies to
An expression used to say that a statement or rule also applies to another person or thing.
EXAMPLE
Für die zweite Gruppe gilt das Gleiche.
The same applies to the second group.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gleichen |
| genitive | der Gleichen |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Gleiche | die Gleichen |
| accusative | die Gleiche | die Gleichen |
| dative | der Gleichen | den Gleichen |
| genitive | der Gleichen | der Gleichen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Comparison with wie
With “das Gleiche wie …” (the same as …), you can explicitly state what something matches. The comparison with “wie” (as/like) can refer to a person or a thing.
EXAMPLE
Ich bestelle das Gleiche wie meine Schwester.
I’ll order the same thing as my sister.
Für with the accusative
In the expression “das Gleiche gilt für …” (the same applies to …), the person or thing after “für” (for) is in the accusative. “Für …” (for …) can also appear at the beginning of the sentence; “gilt” (applies) then comes before “das Gleiche” (the same thing).
EXAMPLE
Das Gleiche gilt für den neuen Mitarbeiter.
The same applies to the new employee.
Für den neuen Mitarbeiter gilt das Gleiche.
The same applies to the new employee.
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