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equivalent
Equal in value or corresponding in terms of value, meaning, or effect. It is often used with the preposition 'zu' (to).
Ein Bachelor-Abschluss aus diesem Land ist nicht direkt äquivalent zu einem deutschen.
A bachelor's degree from this country is not directly equivalent to a German one.
The adjective 'äquivalent' (equivalent) is almost always used with the preposition 'zu' and the dative. The structure is: something is equivalent to something.
Diese berufliche Qualifikation ist zu einem Master-Abschluss äquivalent.
This professional qualification is equivalent to a master's degree.
'Äquivalent' (equivalent) is a word used in written language and especially in formal, academic, or technical contexts. It is rather rare in everyday speech.
Der materielle Wert ist äquivalent zu den Herstellungskosten.
The material value is equivalent to the production costs.
'Äquivalent' (equivalent) is often used with abstract nouns such as 'Wert' (value), 'Leistung' (performance/achievement), 'Betrag' (amount), or 'Abschluss' (degree) to make a comparison.
Der Bewerber muss eine äquivalente Leistung nachweisen.
The applicant must provide proof of an equivalent achievement.
synonym
A Synonym is a single word with the same or a very similar meaning as another word. Äquivalent is more general and means that something is equal in value, meaning, or effect; it does not have to be a word with the same meaning. Use Synonym for two words and äquivalent for a more general correspondence.
„Rasch“ ist in diesem Satz zu „schnell“ äquivalent.
In this sentence, “rasch” is equivalent to “schnell”.
„Schnell“ ist ein Synonym für „rasch“.
“Schnell” is a synonym for “rasch”.
