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A formal adverb meaning 'in relation to this matter' or 'as far as that is concerned.' It is often used in administrative and business language.
Wir haben Ihren Antrag geprüft; diesbezüglich gibt es noch einige offene Fragen.
We have reviewed your application; regarding this, there are still a few open questions.
The word can be broken down into its components: 'dies-' (refers to something mentioned previously) and '-bezüglich' (with regard to). So it literally means 'with regard to this matter' and helps establish a direct reference to a previously mentioned topic.
Ihr Vorschlag ist interessant. Diesbezüglich müssen wir aber noch Details klären.
Your proposal is interesting. Regarding this, however, we still need to clarify some details.
As an adverb, 'diesbezüglich' can stand at the beginning of the sentence (position 1). In that case, the verb follows directly after it in position 2. However, it can also stand after the verb inside the sentence.
Diesbezüglich kann ich Ihnen leider keine Auskunft geben.
Regarding this, I unfortunately cannot give you any information.
This word belongs to formal written language, especially administrative and business language. In everyday spoken language, it often sounds very stiff or unnatural.
Wir bestätigen den Eingang Ihrer Unterlagen. Diesbezüglich werden wir Sie in Kürze kontaktieren.
We confirm receipt of your documents. Regarding this, we will contact you shortly.
to that / additionally
Both words can express a connection to a topic that has already been mentioned. dazu is neutral and especially well suited to conversation, while diesbezüglich sounds formal and factual and explicitly marks the thematic connection. Use dazu in everyday situations and diesbezüglich mainly in administrative or business language.
Diesbezüglich kann ich Ihnen heute noch keine Antwort geben.
In this regard, I can’t give you an answer today.
Dazu kann ich dir heute noch keine Antwort geben.
I can’t give you an answer about that today.
