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in this respect
Expresses that a following statement or action refers to something mentioned earlier. It means something like 'in this respect', 'in the sense that', or 'with the aim that'.
Er äußerte sich dahingehend, dass er mit der Entscheidung nicht einverstanden sei.
He commented to the effect that he did not agree with the decision.
The word is composed of the parts 'da-', '-hin-', and '-gehend'. It literally means 'going in this direction' and helps relate a statement to something mentioned previously.
Die Regeln wurden dahingehend geändert, dass nun alle teilnehmen dürfen.
The rules were changed so that everyone is now allowed to participate.
'Dahingehend' (in this respect) is a word of formal written language and bureaucratic German. It is hardly used in everyday spoken language.
Das Gesetz ist dahingehend zu interpretieren, dass Ausnahmen möglich sind.
The law should be interpreted to mean that exceptions are possible.
Very often, 'dahingehend' introduces a subordinate clause with 'dass' (that). The structure is then: [main clause] + dahingehend, dass + [subordinate clause].
Wir haben uns dahingehend geeinigt, dass wir das Projekt verschieben.
We agreed to the effect that we would postpone the project.
corresponding / according
'entsprechend' and 'dahingehend' can both show that something fits or refers back to something mentioned earlier. 'entsprechend' is more general: it can mean that something happens appropriately, according to a rule, or as a result of something. 'dahingehend' is used more when you explain a statement, decision, or change in a particular direction, often with a following 'dass' clause. The words can be confused because both refer back to something previous. As a practical rule: 'entsprechend' fits for a consequence or correspondence, while 'dahingehend' fits more for a more precise explanation of what something amounts to.
Der Vertrag wurde dahingehend geändert, dass die Miete erst im nächsten Monat steigt.
The contract was changed to the effect that the rent will not increase until next month.
Die Regeln wurden geändert, und wir müssen entsprechend handeln.
The rules were changed, and we have to act accordingly.