VERB
entsprechen/ɛntˈʃpʁɛçn̩/to correspond; to match; to be equivalent to
entsprechen is a German verb that means to correspond, to match, or to be equivalent to. It is pronounced /ɛntˈʃpʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entsprach" and the past participle is "entsprochen".
Definitions
1.to be in accordance with or to correspond to something(agreement, correspondence)
a.to match or to be in line with something
Das Ergebnis entspricht meinen Erwartungen.—The result matches my expectations.
b.to be the equivalent of
Ein Euro entspricht etwa 1,10 US-Dollar.—One euro is equivalent to about 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 match, or to be equivalent to. 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.
