German word

diesbezüglich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdiːsbəˌtsyːklɪç/

Meaning

  • adverbin this regard

Example

Diesbezüglich möchte ich noch etwas sagen.

In this regard, I would like to say something more.

Illustration for diesbezüglich (in this regard)

More examples

Wir sollten das diesbezüglich morgen besprechen.

We should discuss it in this regard tomorrow.

Core concept

A formal note places a small arrow beside one earlier issue and continues only from that point.

Common phrases

  • Informationen diesbezüglich einholen

    obtain information in this regard

  • etwas diesbezüglich besprechen

    discuss something in this regard

Similar words

dazu: An added comment related to the matter already mentioned.
darauf: A pointer to an event or point that the following statement continues from.
darüber: An indication that something concerns the topic being discussed.

Definition in German

Auf einen vorher genannten Punkt Bezug nimmt und ausdrückt, dass etwas in dieser Hinsicht gilt; vor allem in schriftlicher oder formeller Sprache gebräuchlich.

Word origin

The word joins dies, 'this', with bezüglich, an adjective-based form related to Bezug, so its structure identifies the matter being referred to.

Usage tips

  • Diesbezüglich is especially common in formal written German, while everyday speech often uses dazu or in dieser Hinsicht instead.

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