gleichnamig
same-named
Bearing the same name.
EXAMPLE
Der Film basiert auf dem gleichnamigen Roman von 1995.
The film is based on the 1995 novel of the same name.
gleichnamig
same-named / eponymous
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Meanings
gleichnamig
parallel
In music, describing a key that has the same tonic but a different mode, such as C major and C minor.
EXAMPLE
Das Stück moduliert von der Dur-Tonart in die gleichnamige Moll-Tonart.
The piece modulates from the major key into the parallel minor key.
gleichnamig
with common denominators
In mathematics, having the same denominator when referring to fractions.
EXAMPLE
Um diese beiden Brüche zu addieren, musst du sie zuerst gleichnamig machen.
To add these two fractions, you first have to give them common denominators.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is a compound of 'gleich' (same) and '-namig' (from 'der Name', name). So it literally means 'having the same name'.
EXAMPLE
In meiner Klasse gibt es zwei gleichnamige Schüler.
There are two students with the same name in my class.
Sentence structure and use
This adjective is almost always used attributively, that is, directly before a noun. The predicative form ('Der Roman ist gleichnamig', the novel is same-named) is very rare and sounds unnatural.
EXAMPLE
Die Band spielte einen Song aus ihrem gleichnamigen Debütalbum.
The band played a song from their debut album of the same name.
Context clue
The general meaning is used in everyday language. The meanings in music and mathematics are technical language and are only understandable in their respective contexts.
EXAMPLE
Um die Brüche zu addieren, müssen wir sie erst gleichnamig machen.
To add the fractions, we first have to give them common denominators.
Typical collocations
In the general meaning, 'gleichnamig' (same-named/of the same name) very often refers to media or works of art that are based on another source.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe zuerst das Buch gelesen und mir dann den gleichnamigen Film angesehen.
I read the book first and then watched the film of the same name.
Compare with
gleichnamig vs übereinstimmend
consistent / unanimous
Gleichnamig and übereinstimmend can both apply to two things that are the same in a particular respect. Gleichnamig refers specifically to having the same name, while übereinstimmend describes equality or great similarity in content. Use gleichnamig for names and übereinstimmend for information, statements, or results.
gleichnamig
Die beiden Straßen sind gleichnamig und liegen in verschiedenen Stadtteilen.
The two streets have the same name and are in different neighborhoods.
übereinstimmend
Die Angaben der beiden Zeugen waren in den wichtigen Punkten übereinstimmend.
The two witnesses' accounts were consistent on the important points.
In real life
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