English–German
“counterpart” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/pɑ̃ˈdɑ̃ː/
Example
In der Diskussion zeigte sein Pendant eine ähnliche Ansicht.
In the discussion, his counterpart expressed a similar view.
How to say “counterpart” in German
“Counterpart” in German is Pendant.
A matching counterpart stands alongside a person, office, or product and serves the corresponding role.
Example sentences with Pendant
In der Firma ist sein Pendant für internationale Kontakte verantwortlich.
At the company, his counterpart is responsible for international contacts.
Tips for using Pendant
- Pendant is neuter in German, so the standard forms are das Pendant and die Pendants.
Other German words for “counterpart”
Ich treffe morgen meinen Amtskollegen von der Nachbarbehörde.
I'm meeting my counterpart from the neighboring government agency tomorrow.