akin in German
akin in German is verwandt, ähnlich, analog — akin means similar in nature, quality, or character; comparable.
akin in German
verwandt
(often, followed by to) Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.
ähnlich
(often, followed by to) Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.
analog
(often, followed by to) Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.
What does "akin" mean?
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adj Similar in nature, quality, or character; comparable.
"His stubbornness is akin to his father's."
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adj Related by blood or descent.
"The two clans considered themselves akin, tracing descent from a common ancestor."
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akin in a sentence
- His stubbornness is akin to his father's.
- The feeling was akin to stepping off a rollercoaster.
- The two clans considered themselves akin, tracing descent from a common ancestor.
- Wolves and dogs are akin, as both descend from a common ancestor.
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What is "akin" in German?
"akin" in German is verwandt, ähnlich, analog. akin means: Similar in nature, quality, or character; comparable.
How do you use "akin" in a sentence?
Example: "His stubbornness is akin to his father's." In German, "akin" is verwandt, ähnlich, analog.
Are there other ways to say "akin" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "akin": verwandt, ähnlich, analog.
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