Describes that one thing causes another or occurs at the same time as it. Something is often an inseparable accompanying effect of something else.
example
Eine Beförderung geht oft mit mehr Verantwortung einher.
A promotion often goes along with more responsibility.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Einhergehen' (to go along with) is a separable verb. The prefix 'einher-' comes at the end in main clauses. In subordinate clauses or in the infinitive, the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Diese Entscheidung geht mit großen Risiken einher.
This decision goes along with great risks.
Fixed preposition
This verb is almost always used with the preposition 'mit' and the dative. It describes what something has as an accompanying effect.
EXAMPLE
Die Grippe ging mit hohem Fieber einher.
The flu went along with a high fever.
Register and style
'Einhergehen' (to go along with) is a formal verb. You find it especially in written language, academic texts, or official speeches.
EXAMPLE
Der Klimawandel geht mit extremen Wetterereignissen einher.
Climate change goes along with extreme weather events.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
einhergehen vs begleiten
to accompany
'begleiten' and 'einhergehen' can both express that two things occur together. 'begleiten' is broader and can also be meant actively: one thing is present as a circumstance or happens at the same time. 'einhergehen' is usually used with 'mit' and means that a development or situation often has a certain consequence or accompanying effect. Learners may confuse the words because both show a connection between two things. In practice: for people or active support, 'begleiten' fits; for consequences and typical side effects, 'einhergehen mit' is usually more appropriate.
einhergehen
Mehr Verkehr geht oft mit mehr Lärm in der Stadt einher.
More traffic often goes along with more noise in the city.