akin

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Wesen, Charakter oder Qualität einem anderen ähnlich oder verwandt ist.

Describes something that is similar in nature, character, or quality to something else.

1. Similar or relatedB2formal

   Having similar qualities or characteristics; comparable.

   Ähnlich

   • The two paintings are akin in style and color.
   • His behavior was akin to that of a spoiled child.
   • The new policy is akin to the previous one but with minor changes.

   Synonymealikealliedanalogouscognatecomparablecorrespondinggermanekindredlikeparallelrelatedsimilar

   Antonymedifferentdissimilardistinctunlikeunrelated

2. Related by bloodC1formal

   Connected by family or ancestry.

   Blutsverwandt

   • They are akin through their grandmother.
   • The two tribes are akin, sharing a common ancestor.
   • She felt a bond with him as if they were akin.

   Synonymeblood-relatedcognateconsanguineouskindredrelated

   Antonymeunconnectedunrelated