to correspond / to meet
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to correspond
To agree with something, be equivalent to something, or fit something.
Die Qualität des Produkts entspricht leider nicht unseren Erwartungen.
Unfortunately, the quality of the product does not correspond to our expectations.
to meet / comply with
To fulfill a wish, request, or requirement.
Wir bedauern, aber wir können Ihrem Wunsch nach einem späteren Abreisetermin nicht entsprechen.
We regret that we cannot comply with your wish for a later departure date.
The verb 'entsprechen' (to correspond/meet) always takes the dative. The object that something agrees with or that is fulfilled is in the dative. Using the wrong case here is a very common mistake.
Das Ergebnis entspricht genau meinen Vorstellungen.
The result corresponds exactly to my ideas.
'Entsprechen' (to correspond/meet) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'ent-' remains firmly attached to the verb stem 'sprechen' in all tenses and sentence constructions.
Sein Verhalten entsprach nicht den Regeln.
His behavior did not conform to the rules.
In the meaning of 'übereinstimmen' (to agree/correspond), 'entsprechen' (to correspond) is often used with abstract concepts such as expectations, requirements, facts, or the truth.
Diese Aussage entspricht nicht der Wahrheit.
This statement does not correspond to the truth.
to fit / suit / pass
Passen and entsprechen can both express a match. Passen typically takes zu and describes something as being a good fit. Entsprechen connects directly to the stated standard in the dative and emphasizes that something agrees with it.
Die Wohnung entspricht genau unseren Vorstellungen.
The apartment corresponds exactly to our expectations.
Die Wohnung passt gut zu unseren Vorstellungen.
The apartment fits our expectations well.
