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counterpart
A counterpart or equivalent; a person or thing that has a similar function, position, or quality in another context.
Der deutsche Bundeskanzler traf sich mit seinem französischen Pendant, dem Präsidenten.
The German chancellor met with his French counterpart, the president.
'Das Pendant' (counterpart) is a loanword from French. It is mainly used in written language, journalism, and formal conversations.
Dieses moderne Gebäude soll ein Pendant zum historischen Rathaus sein.
This modern building is meant to be a counterpart to the historic city hall.
The word is almost always used with the preposition 'zu' and the dative to define the relationship of the counterpart: 'das Pendant zu etwas/jemandem' (the counterpart to something/someone).
Das Oberhaus im britischen Parlament ist das Pendant zum deutschen Bundesrat.
The upper house in the British parliament is the counterpart to the German Bundesrat.
'Pendant' (counterpart) is often used to compare positions or institutions in different countries. An adjective of nationality often comes before it.
Der amerikanische Außenminister traf sein chinesisches Pendant in Genf.
The American foreign minister met his Chinese counterpart in Geneva.
equivalent
A Pendant is a person or thing with a similar function or position in another context. Äquivalent, by contrast, refers to equality in value, meaning, or effect. Two positions can therefore be Pendants without being completely equivalent in terms of responsibility and influence.
Die Leiterin der Filiale ist das Pendant zur Abteilungsleiterin in der Zentrale.
The branch manager is the counterpart of the department head at headquarters.
Die beiden Leitungsstellen sind in Verantwortung und Einfluss äquivalent.
The two management positions are equivalent in terms of responsibility and influence.
