VERB
entsprechen/ɛntˈʃpʁɛçn̩/to correspond; to match; to be in accordance with
entsprechen is a German verb that means to correspond, to match, or to be in accordance with. It is pronounced /ɛntˈʃpʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entsprach" and the past participle is "entsprochen".
Definitions
1.to correspond to something; to be in accordance with something(comparison, conformity)
a.to match or conform to something, often expectations, rules, or characteristics
Die Ergebnisse entsprechen unseren Erwartungen.—The results correspond to our expectations.
b.to comply with or fulfill requirements or standards
Das Produkt entspricht den europäischen Sicherheitsnormen.—The product meets European safety standards.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | entsprechen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | entspreche |
| Present (du) | entsprichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | entspricht |
| Preterite (ich) | entsprach |
| Participle II | entsprochen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | entspräche |
| Imperative (singular) | entsprich |
| Imperative (plural) | entsprecht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entsprechen" mean in English?
- "entsprechen" means to correspond, to match, or to be in accordance with. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "entsprechen"?
- "entsprechen" is pronounced /ɛntˈʃpʁɛçn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "entsprechen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "entsprechen" is "entsprochen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "entsprechen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "entsprechen" becomes "entsprach" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "entsprechen"?
- "entsprechen" is a verb in German.
