German Conversation · Level 32
91 words
German word
entsprechend
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛntˈʃpʁɛçn̩t/
Meaning
- adverbaccordingly
Example
Die Preise wurden entsprechend angepasst.
The prices were adjusted accordingly.
More examples
Bitte handeln Sie entsprechend der Anweisung.
Please act according to the instruction.
Core concept
An action is shaped to fit the situation that has just been mentioned.
Common phrases
entsprechend der Anweisung
according to the instruction
entsprechend dem Wunsch
according to the request
Similar words
dementsprechend: The stated circumstances or information determine the resulting action or outcome.
entsprechenderweise: A task or response is carried out in the manner required by the situation.
deshalb: A result or response follows because a particular reason or cause exists.
Definition in German
So verhalten oder gestalten, dass etwas zu einer vorher genannten Sache passt.
Word origin
Entsprechend is derived from entsprechen with the ending -end, preserving the verb's sense of agreement, correspondence, or fitting relation.
Usage tips
- Before a noun, entsprechend is an adjective and takes an ending, as in entsprechende Maßnahmen; the adverbial form remains unchanged.
Other meanings
- appropriatelyadverb
- according topreposition
- correspondingadjective
Related words
- entsprechencorrespond toverb
- Entsprechungcorrespondencenoun