English–German

“according to” in German

German

Alsozufolge

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈmɛːs/

Example

Dem Plan gemäß beginnt das Treffen um neun.

According to the plan, the meeting starts at nine.

Illustration for gemäß (according to)

How to say “according to” in German

“According to” in German is gemäß.

An action follows a reference line set by a rule, statement, or plan.

Full entry for gemäß: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gemäß

Ich habe das Geschenk gemäß deinem Wunsch ausgesucht.

I chose the gift in line with your wish.

Tips for using gemäß

  • Gemäß governs the dative and can stand before or after its noun, as in gemäß dem Plan or dem Plan gemäß.

Other German words for “according to”

Dem Zeugen zufolge hat er das Haus gesehen.

According to the witness, he saw the house.

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