-gleich

German

Etymology

Derived from the adjective gleich.

Suffix

-gleich

1. -like (having some of the characteristics of) (used to form adjectives from nouns)

   ‎Gott (“god”) + ‎-gleich → ‎gottgleich (“godlike”)

   ‎Aal (“eel”) + ‎-gleich → ‎aalgleich (“eellike”)

2. equal in regard to (used to form adjectives from nouns)

   ‎Zeit (“time”) + ‎-gleich → ‎zeitgleich (“at the same time”)

   ‎Niveau (“level”) + ‎-gleich → ‎niveaugleich (“on the same level”)

Derived terms

German terms suffixed with -gleich