English–German

“entail” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈdɪŋən/

Example

Die neue Regelung bedingt größere Änderungen.

The new regulation entails major changes.

Illustration for bedingen (entail)

How to say “entail” in German

“Entail” in German is bedingen.

A condition acts like a switch: its presence brings a consequence or makes an action necessary.

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

Example sentences with bedingen

Mangelnde Kommunikation bedingen Missverständnisse im Team.

Lack of communication causes misunderstandings within the team.

Tips for using bedingen

  • In formal German, bedingen often means "cause" or "entail," while the adjective bedingt means "conditional" or "limited by circumstances."

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