gleichgültig

gleichgültiger · am gleichgültigsten
Based on: gültig
Adjective
  1. the same
  2. indifferent
1.

the same

(in the sense that something doesn't matter to you, you don't care. Synonymous with "egal")
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Examples
  • Es ist mir gleichgültig.
  • It's the same to me.
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2.

indifferent

(as a character trait, sounds more negative than in English)
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  • Es ist mir total gleichgültig, dass dich das stört.
  • I really don't care, if that bothers you.
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How many meanings does the German word 'gleichgültig' have?

gleichgültig has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the same, 2. indifferent.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'gleichgültig'?

comparative: gleichgültiger / superlative: am gleichgültigsten

What is 'gleichgültig' related to?

The word 'gleichgültig' is related to gültig.

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Word of the Day – “gelten”
A fun look at the meaning of 'gelten' and why 'gleichgültig' means 'indifferent'. Of course with audio examples :)
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