German word

entsprechen

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛntˈʃprɛçn̩/

Meaning

  • verbmatch

Example

Die Ergebnisse entsprechen den Erwartungen.

The results match expectations.

Illustration for entsprechen (match)

More examples

Der Film entspricht meinem Geschmack.

The film suits my taste.

Core concept

A form or outcome fits its reference point without being identical in every detail.

Common phrases

  • entsprechen mir

    suit me

  • entsprechen meinem Geschmack

    suit my taste

  • entsprechen der Wahrheit

    correspond to the truth

Similar words

passen: Fit a particular size, schedule, or arrangement without difficulty.
stimmen: Be accurate according to the facts, information, or wording.
übereinstimmen: Share the same content as an opinion, result, or record.

Definition in German

Jemandem oder etwas entsprechen; in Form, Inhalt oder Wert übereinstimmen.

Word origin

The historical verb combines ent- with sprechen and first referred to answering or responding before developing the sense of being equivalent or corresponding.

Usage tips

  • Entsprechen is more neutral and formal than everyday passen when describing whether something meets a standard or expectation.

Other meanings

  • be equivalent toverb
  • correspond toverb

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