Akin Meaning in English

word

US

ˈeɪkɪn/, /əˈkɪn

uh-KIN

UK

ɐkˈɪn

uh-KIN

Definition

If something is akin to something else, it is similar to it or related in character or nature.

Usage & Nuances

'Akin' is formal or literary. It describes similarity or close relationship, especially in abstract qualities ('akin to love'). Common in phrases like 'akin to...'. Not used for physical resemblance between people.

• Spanish: semejante - parecido - afín
• Portuguese (BR): semelhante - parecido - afim
• Portuguese (PT): semelhante - parecido - afim
• Chinese (Simplified): 类似的 - 相近的
• Chinese (Traditional): 類似的 - 相近的
• Hindi: समान - मिलता-जुलता
• Arabic: مشابه - مماثل
• Bengali: সদৃশ - অনুরূপ
• Russian: похожий - сродни
• Japanese: 似ている - 類似した
• Vietnamese: tương tự - gần giống
• Korean: 비슷한 - 유사한
• Turkish: benzer - yakın
• Urdu: ملتا جلتا - مانند
• Indonesian: mirip - serupa

Example Sentences

The taste is akin to apples.

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His feelings were akin to happiness.

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This material is akin to silk.

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Her excitement was akin to that of a child.

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Watching that movie felt akin to living a dream.

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The two cultures are more akin than people realize.

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