equivalent / correspondence
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equivalent
Something that is equal or very similar to another thing in function, value, or meaning; an equivalent or parallel.
Das deutsche Wort 'Gemütlichkeit' hat keine direkte Entsprechung im Englischen.
The German word 'Gemütlichkeit' has no direct equivalent in English.
'Die Entsprechung' (the equivalent/correspondence) is the noun related to the verb 'entsprechen' (to correspond to / to meet). If one thing 'entspricht' (corresponds to / is equivalent to) another, then it is the 'Entsprechung' (equivalent/correspondence) for it. The suffix '-ung' forms the feminine noun here.
Dieses moderne Gebäude entspricht nicht dem historischen Stil der Altstadt.
This modern building does not correspond to the historic style of the old town.
When looking for or describing an equivalent or parallel for something, the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative is almost always used.
Gibt es eine passende Entsprechung für dieses Konzept in deiner Sprache?
Is there a suitable equivalent for this concept in your language?
The phrase 'in Entsprechung zu' (in accordance with) is very formal and belongs to administrative or legal language. It is not used in normal everyday speech.
Der Vertrag wurde in Entsprechung zu den gesetzlichen Vorgaben aufgesetzt.
The contract was drafted in accordance with the legal requirements.
loud / according to
'laut' and 'in Entsprechung zu' can both express that something applies according to a source, rule, or instruction. In this use, 'laut' is a preposition, for example 'laut Vertrag' (according to the contract) or 'laut Bericht' (according to the report). It is short and also common in everyday life or at work. 'In Entsprechung zu' similarly means 'in accordance with', but it sounds very formal and is more likely to appear in legal or official texts. Learners may confuse the words because both name a basis for something. As a practical rule: in normal sentences, 'laut' is usually more natural. 'In Entsprechung zu' only fits when the style is meant to be very official.
In Entsprechung zu den neuen Regeln müssen alle Anträge schriftlich eingereicht werden.
In accordance with the new rules, all applications must be submitted in writing.
Laut Wetterbericht regnet es morgen den ganzen Tag.
According to the weather report, it will rain all day tomorrow.