Describes that something happens at the same time as something else or is a direct consequence of it; accompanying, connected with.
example
Die Beförderung war eine große Freude, einhergehend mit mehr Verantwortung.
The promotion was a great joy, accompanied by more responsibility.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word consists of the old adverb 'einher' (together with, along) and 'gehend' (participle of 'gehen' (to go)). Literally, it therefore means 'going together with something.'
EXAMPLE
Die neuen Regeln bringen viele Vorteile, einhergehend mit einigen neuen Pflichten.
The new rules bring many advantages, accompanied by some new obligations.
Sentence structure with 'mit'
This word is almost always used together with the preposition 'mit' (with) and the dative. It connects a main statement with a side effect or consequence.
EXAMPLE
Die Industrialisierung führte zu Wohlstand, oft einhergehend mit Umweltproblemen.
Industrialization led to prosperity, often accompanied by environmental problems.
Register and style
'Einhergehend' (accompanying) belongs to formal written language or elevated expression. It is rarely used in everyday spoken language.
EXAMPLE
Die Gehaltserhöhung ist eine positive Entwicklung, einhergehend mit einer größeren Verantwortung.
The salary increase is a positive development, accompanied by greater responsibility.
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antonym
einhergehend vs unabhängig
independent
'unabhängig' and 'einhergehend' are opposites when it comes to the connection between two things. Here, 'unabhängig' means that something is not influenced by another thing or applies regardless of it. 'einhergehend mit' means that something occurs together with another thing or is connected to it as a consequence. So 'unabhängig von' separates two things from each other, while 'einhergehend mit' connects them.
einhergehend
Mit der neuen Software sind einhergehend mit den Vorteilen auch neue Kosten entstanden.
With the new software, new costs have arisen along with the benefits.