Entsprechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entsprechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "correspond", "match" or "agree".

Essential properties of "entsprechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: entsprechen
Simple past: entsprach
Participle: entsprochen

irregularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "entsprechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To correspond, agree, or conform"

Definition: "To coincide, agree, or be in conformity with something or someone."
Translation(s): correspond, match, agree, conform, comply
Synonym(s): übereinstimmen, gleichkommen
Antonym(s): widersprechen, abweichen
Related word(s): entsprechend, Entsprechung

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Aussage entspricht nicht der Wahrheit.His statement does not correspond to the truth.
Das Ergebnis entspricht unseren Erwartungen.The result meets our expectations.
Ihr Verhalten entspricht nicht den Regeln.Her behavior does not conform to the rules.

2.) "To meet requirements or expectations"

Definition: "To meet certain requirements or expectations."
Translation(s): meet, fulfill, satisfy, comply with
Synonym(s): erfüllen, genügen
Antonym(s): nicht entsprechen, nicht erfüllen
Related word(s): Anforderung, Erwartung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Bewerber entspricht allen Anforderungen des Unternehmens.The applicant meets all the company's requirements.
Das Produkt entspricht den höchsten Qualitätsstandards.The product meets the highest quality standards.
Ihre Leistung entspricht nicht unseren Vorstellungen.Her performance does not meet our expectations.

3.) "To be equivalent or proportional"

Definition: "To be equivalent or proportional to something."
Translation(s): be equivalent to, correspond to, be proportional to
Synonym(s): gleichwertig sein, proportional sein
Antonym(s): unverhältnismäßig sein, ungleich sein
Related word(s): Äquivalenz, Verhältnis

📝 Some usage examples:

Ein Euro entspricht etwa 1,10 US-Dollar.One Euro is equivalent to approximately 1.10 US dollars.
Die Strafe entspricht der Schwere des Verbrechens.The punishment corresponds to the severity of the crime.
Der Preis entspricht nicht dem Wert des Produkts.The price does not correspond to the value of the product.

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