für mich das Gleiche
The English phrase "same for me" is translated into German as für mich das Gleiche.
The phrase für mich das Gleiche is commonly used in restaurants or cafes to order the same item as a companion.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of für (for), mich (me), das (the) and Gleiche (same).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this context, Gleiche is a nominalized adjective, which is why it is capitalized.
Did you know?
- While das Gleiche means an identical type of item, das Selbe refers to the one and only physical object. If two people order das Selbe, they are technically asking to share a single plate of food.
- While it looks like a simple preposition, the history of für shows it was once frequently confused with vor, the word for 'before' or 'in front of'.
- When using für mich das Gleiche, the word order is flexible. You can also say Das Gleiche für mich, which is perhaps even more common in casual conversation, changing the emphasis slightly but keeping the meaning identical.
Examples in context
- Du würdest für mich das Gleiche tun.You'd do the same for me.This sentence shows how to use für mich das Gleiche in the context of doing something for someone.Tatoeba #10909904 by driini, translation #1446574 by Spamster
- Du hättest für mich das Gleiche getan.You would have done the same for me.This sentence illustrates the use of für mich das Gleiche in a past conditional context.Tatoeba #8356639 by driini, translation #12773999 by rul
- Lecker, ich finde Sushi einfach unwiderstehlich! – Dito!Yum, I find sushi simply irresistible! – Same here!
- Für mich das Gleiche, bitte.The same for me, please.
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Example conversation
Sarah and Julian are ordering drinks at a cafe.
- SarahIch nehme einen Cappuccino.I'll have a cappuccino.
- JulianDas klingt gut, für mich das Gleiche!That sounds good, the same for me!
- SarahMöchtest du auch ein Stück Kuchen?Would you like a piece of cake too?
- JulianNein, nur den Kaffee heute.No, just the coffee today.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Gleiche, das, für, mich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
