Expresses that two things occur at the same time or that one thing is an inevitable consequence of another. It means that something is connected with something else or accompanies it.
example
Mit der Beförderung gehen viele neue Verantwortungen einher.
The promotion goes along with many new responsibilities.
Usage tips
Fixed expression
The adverb 'einher' is almost always used in the fixed combination 'einhergehen mit' (to go along with). This construction requires the preposition 'mit' and the dative.
EXAMPLE
Ein höheres Gehalt geht oft mit mehr Verantwortung einher.
A higher salary often goes along with more responsibility.
Sentence structure with 'einhergehen'
The verb 'einhergehen' (to go along with) is separable. In a main clause, 'einher' comes at the end of the sentence. In subordinate clauses or in the infinitive, it remains connected to the verb.
EXAMPLE
Die Krankheit geht mit hohem Fieber einher.
The illness goes along with a high fever.
Register
The expression 'einhergehen mit' (to go along with) belongs to elevated written language. It is often found in formal, academic, or journalistic texts.
EXAMPLE
Die Industrialisierung ging mit tiefgreifenden sozialen Umwälzungen einher.
Industrialization went along with profound social upheavals.
Literary use
In literary or poetic texts, 'einher' can be combined with verbs of movement such as 'schreiten' (to stride), 'ziehen' (to move along), or 'wandeln' (to wander/stroll). This describes majestic or graceful movement.
EXAMPLE
Anmutig schritt die Tänzerin über die Bühne einher.
The dancer gracefully strode along across the stage.
Compare with
confusable
einher vs daher
therefore / from there
'daher' and 'einher' can both have to do with consequences or connections, but they are used differently. 'daher' stands on its own in a sentence and introduces a consequence: something happens for this reason. 'einher' normally does not stand alone, but appears in the fixed expression 'mit etwas einhergehen'. This means that two things occur together or that one thing accompanies another. Learners may confuse the words because both occur in more serious texts when talking about consequences. Remember: 'daher' explains the reason for an action; 'einhergehen mit' describes what comes together with something else.
einher
Eine neue Stelle geht oft mit mehr Verantwortung einher.
A new position often comes with more responsibility.
daher
Die Ärztin hat wenig Zeit, daher erklärt sie nur die wichtigsten Punkte.
The doctor has little time, so she explains only the most important points.