This is the 283rd most frequent Dutch word.
gelijk
Equal; right; immediately.
Here, 'gelijk' means 'right,' indicating that someone's opinion or statement is correct.
Je hebt helemaal gelijk.
You are absolutely right.
In this context, 'gelijk' signifies 'synchronized' or 'aligned in time or function.'
De klok loopt gelijk.
The clock is synchronized.
Here, 'gelijk' is used to mean 'immediately' or 'right away,' showing immediate action.