ähnlicher

"ähnlicher" is a German adjective meaning "similar" or "liker". It is the comparative form of the adjective "ähnlich" (similar). The word is used to indicate a degree of resemblance between two or more things, people, or concepts. For instance, one might say "Diese beiden Farben sind sehr ähnlicher" which translates to "These two colors are very similar". It can also be used in contexts implying preference, such as "Er mag diese Option ähnlicher als die andere" meaning "He likes this option more than the other".

The grammatical function of "ähnlicher" is typically as a predicative adjective or as part of a comparative phrase. It can be declined depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies, though in its comparative form, it often appears after the noun it describes, connected by the conjunction "als" (than) to the item of comparison. For example, "Sein Bruder ist ihm ähnlicher geworden" translates to "His brother has become more like him". The term "ähnlicher" itself is a fundamental part of expressing comparison and degrees of likeness in the German language.