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begleitend
supplementary
Something that happens at the same time as a main thing or supplements it.
example
Begleitend zur Ausstellung gibt es einen ausführlichen Katalog.
As a supplement to the exhibition, there is a detailed catalog.
begleitend
accompanying / supplementary
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Begleitend' (accompanying/supplementary) is the present participle of the verb 'begleiten' (to accompany). This form is used like an adjective and describes an action that takes place at the same time as something else.
EXAMPLE
Die begleitende Musik schuf eine entspannte Atmosphäre.
The accompanying music created a relaxed atmosphere.
Context clue
In this meaning, 'begleitend' (supplementary) usually refers to abstract things that supplement a main thing, such as measures, music, or information. If it is about people escorting someone, the other, literal meaning is intended.
EXAMPLE
Begleitend zum Sprachkurs erhalten die Teilnehmer Lernmaterialien.
As a supplement to the language course, participants receive learning materials.
Sentence structure
'Begleitend' (supplementary) is often used at the beginning of a sentence in the construction 'Begleitend zu + dative' (as a supplement to + dative). The verb then follows in position two.
EXAMPLE
Begleitend zur Konferenz findet eine Fachmesse statt.
As a supplement to the conference, a trade fair is taking place.
Typical collocations
Common nouns combined with 'begleitend' (supplementary/accompanying) are 'Maßnahmen' (measures), 'Materialien' (materials), 'Symptome' (symptoms), or 'Umstände' (circumstances).
EXAMPLE
Fieber ist ein begleitendes Symptom der Grippe.
Fever is an accompanying symptom of the flu.
Compare with
begleitend vs gleichzeitig
simultaneously / at the same time
'gleichzeitig' and 'begleitend' can both express that something happens alongside something else. 'gleichzeitig' mainly emphasizes the same point in time: two things happen at the same time. 'begleitend' also says that something supplements or supports a main thing. It often sounds more natural with measures, courses, treatments, or information. The words can be confused when two things run in parallel. If only the timing is important, 'gleichzeitig' fits. If something is added to a main thing, 'begleitend' is more precise.
begleitend
Begleitend zum Deutschkurs gibt es einmal pro Woche ein Aussprachetraining.
Alongside the German course, there is pronunciation training once a week.
gleichzeitig
Ich kann nicht gleichzeitig kochen und mit dir telefonieren.
I can't cook and talk to you on the phone at the same time.
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