VERB
entsprechen/ɛntˈʃpʁɛçn̩/to correspond to; to be equivalent to; to match
entsprechen is a German verb that means to correspond to, to be equivalent to, or to match. It is pronounced /ɛntˈʃpʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entsprach" and the past participle is "entsprochen".
Definitions
1.to be consistent with something; to match or correspond(comparison; conformity)
a.to be in accordance with something; to is equivalent to
Das Ergebnis entspricht unseren Erwartungen.—The result corresponds to our expectations.
b.to be the equivalent of something
Ein Euro entspricht ungefähr 1,10 US-Dollar.—One euro is roughly equivalent to 1.10 US dollars.
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, to be equivalent to, or to match. 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.
