Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| та́к же | ták že |
| аналоги́чно | analogíčno |
| подо́бно | podóbno |
| подо́бным о́бразом | podóbnym óbrazom |
The various forms are used to express that something happens in a similar way or to reciprocate a sentiment. While та́к же is a common way to say 'in like manner', you might also use подо́бным о́бразом for a more descriptive way to say 'in a similar manner'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase та́к же is composed of the adverb та́к, meaning 'so' or 'in such a way' and the particle же, meaning 'also' or 'indeed'.
Which one should you use?
аналоги́чно is more formal and technical than та́к же, and it is often used in scientific or logical contexts to indicate that a rule or process applies in the same way. подо́бным о́бразом serves as a more descriptive, slightly more formal version of 'likewise'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For formal settings, you can use Точно так же, Равным образом to mean 'in the same way' or Взаимно to express 'likewise' in the sense of mutuality or reciprocity. In casual conversation, the single word Также is an acceptable equivalent to 'likewise' or 'also'. When reciprocating a greeting or sentiment, use the formal И вам тоже or the informal Тебе тоже and И тебе.
How does it change in a sentence?
Note the spelling distinction: when written as one word, та́кже, the meaning shifts from 'in the same way' to simply 'also' or 'as well'.
How do you pronounce it?
ták že
Did you know?
- The particle же in the phrase та́к же shares a common ancestor with the Greek particle γε, which is used to add emphasis to a statement.
- Using аналоги́чно in a very casual setting can sound like a joke, as if the speaker is treating a friendship like a scientific experiment.
- The word подо́бно comes from the same root as the word for 'similar' or 'alike', linking 'likewise' to visual resemblance.
Examples in context
- Он поступает та́к же, как его отец.On postupayet tak zhe, kak yego otets.He acts in the same manner as his father.
- Она та́к же много работает, как и ты.Ona tak zhe mnogo rabotayet, kak i ty.She works just as hard as you do.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “likewise” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries же, CC BY-SA 4.0.
