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dependent on
To rely on someone or something; not be able to manage without outside help, support, or a specific condition.
Ein kleines Kind ist vollständig von seinen Eltern abhängig.
A small child is completely dependent on their parents.
The adjective 'abhängig' (dependent/addicted) is almost always used with the preposition 'von' (on/from) and the dative. This pattern ('abhängig von etwas/jemandem sein' — to be dependent on something/someone) is essential for correct usage.
Der Erfolg des Projekts ist vom Budget abhängig.
The success of the project is dependent on the budget.
'Abhängig' (dependent/addicted) comes from the verb 'abhängen' (to depend on). You can picture it literally: something 'hangs' from another thing and is therefore not free or independent.
Ob wir morgen schwimmen gehen, hängt vom Wetter ab.
Whether we go swimming tomorrow depends on the weather.
The context after 'von' (on/from) makes the meaning clear. 'Abhängig von einer Person' (dependent on a person) usually means financial or emotional dependence. 'Abhängig von einer Substanz' (addicted to a substance) means addiction. 'Abhängig von einem Faktor' (dependent on a factor) describes a condition.
Sie ist emotional sehr von ihrem Partner abhängig.
She is very emotionally dependent on her partner.
In the context of addiction, 'abhängig' (addicted) is often combined with substances such as 'von Drogen' (to drugs), 'von Alkohol' (to alcohol), or 'von Tabletten' (to pills). But it can also be used for behaviors, as in 'spielabhängig' (addicted to gambling).
Nach der Operation wurde sie von starken Schmerzmitteln abhängig.
After the operation, she became addicted to strong painkillers.
ever / per
'je' in 'je nachdem' and 'abhängig' can both express that something is determined by a condition. 'je nachdem' is used when you leave several possibilities open and the decision depends on the situation. 'abhängig' is an adjective and often appears with 'von', for example 'abhängig vom Wetter' (dependent on the weather). It describes the connection between something and a condition more strongly. In practical terms: 'je nachdem' works well as an answer or introduction for different possibilities; 'abhängig von' works well when you name the condition directly.
Der Beginn des Trainings ist abhängig davon, wann alle da sind.
The start of training depends on when everyone is there.
Wir gehen spazieren oder bleiben zu Hause, je nachdem, wie das Wetter ist.
We'll go for a walk or stay at home, depending on what the weather is like.