Entsprechend Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entsprechend" is mainly used as adjective meaning "appropriate", "suitable" or "corresponding". It is also used as adverb and preposition.

Essential properties of "entsprechend"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular

Properties as Preposition

Governed cases: dative
Functions: modal

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Suitable or in accordance with"

"Entsprechend", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Appropriate, suitable, or in accordance with something."
Translation(s): appropriate, suitable, corresponding, adequate
Synonym(s): Angemessen, Passend, Geeignet
Antonym(s): Unangemessen, Unpassend
Related word(s): Dementsprechend, Dazugehörig

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir haben die entsprechenden Maßnahmen ergriffen.We have taken the appropriate measures.
Bitte füllen Sie das entsprechende Formular aus.Please fill out the corresponding form.
Die Regierung hat entsprechende Gesetze erlassen.The government has enacted appropriate laws.

2.) "Accordingly or consequently"

"Entsprechend", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "In a corresponding manner or consequently."
Translation(s): accordingly, consequently, correspondingly
Synonym(s): dementsprechend, folglich, demgemäß
Related word(s): demnach, infolgedessen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat hart gearbeitet und wurde entsprechend belohnt.He worked hard and was accordingly rewarded.
Die Situation ist ernst, wir müssen entsprechend handeln.The situation is serious, we must act accordingly.
Das Wetter war schlecht, entsprechend wenige Besucher kamen.The weather was bad, consequently few visitors came.

3.) "According to or in conformity with"

"Entsprechend", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

Definition: "According to, in conformity with."
Translation(s): according to, in accordance with, in conformity with
Synonym(s): gemäß, laut, nach
Related word(s): zufolge, aufgrund

📝 Some usage examples:

Entsprechend den Vorschriften müssen alle Mitarbeiter Schutzkleidung tragen.According to the regulations, all employees must wear protective clothing.
Wir handeln entsprechend Ihren Anweisungen.We act according to your instructions.
Die Bezahlung erfolgt entsprechend der geleisteten Arbeit.Payment is made according to the work performed.

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