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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Meanings
begleitend
accompanying
Escorting someone or something physically along a route or to a place.
EXAMPLE
Der Angeklagte wurde von zwei begleitenden Polizisten in den Gerichtssaal geführt.
The defendant was led into the courtroom by two accompanying police officers.
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 zusätzlich
additional
Zusätzlich only indicates that another offer or service is available. Begleitend shows that this offer belongs alongside a main thing and supports or complements it at the same time. Use „zusätzlich“ for an independent extra; „begleitend“ may be more appropriate for a component assigned to a main offering.
begleitend
Das Museum bietet begleitend zur Ausstellung einen Workshop an.
The museum offers a workshop to accompany the exhibition.
zusätzlich
Das Museum bietet zusätzlich einen Workshop am Samstag an.
The museum also offers a workshop on Saturday.
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