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advisory
Describing a function or activity in which advice and recommendations are given, but without decision-making authority.
Sie ist nur in beratender Funktion für das Projektteam tätig.
She is working for the project team only in an advisory capacity.
'Beratend' (advisory) is the present participle of the verb 'beraten' (to advise). It is used like an adjective and describes a person or an activity that is actively giving advice.
Ein beratender Ingenieur prüft die Pläne.
A consulting engineer checks the plans.
The word is very often found in the fixed expression 'in beratender Funktion' (in an advisory capacity) or 'in beratender Tätigkeit' (in an advisory role). This emphasizes that the person has no voting rights or decision-making power.
Er nimmt an den Sitzungen nur mit beratender Stimme teil.
He attends the meetings only in an advisory capacity.
A common construction is 'jemandem beratend zur Seite stehen' (to support someone in an advisory capacity). This expresses that you support a person or organization by giving advice.
Ein erfahrener Mentor wird dem neuen Team beratend zur Seite stehen.
An experienced mentor will support the new team in an advisory capacity.
to advise
'beraten' and 'beratend' belong to the same word family, but they are used differently in grammar. 'Beraten' is a verb: a person gives someone advice or recommendations. 'Beratend' is an adjective and describes a role or function. It means that someone gives advice but does not make decisions themselves. Learners may confuse the words because they look similar and both have to do with advice. Remember: someone 'berät' a person; someone is 'beratend tätig' (active in an advisory role) or has a 'beratende Funktion' (advisory function).
Meine Kollegin nimmt morgen nur beratend an dem Gespräch teil.
My colleague is only taking part in tomorrow's conversation in an advisory capacity.
Bei der Bewerbung hat ihn eine Mitarbeiterin freundlich beraten.
A staff member gave him friendly advice on his application.