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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.
parallel
'die Parallele' and 'das Pendant' can both show that something is comparable in two different areas. 'Parallele' means a similar point, a similar development, or a comparison between two situations. 'Pendant', on the other hand, means a counterpart or equivalent: a person or thing has a similar role or function in another area. The words can be confusing because both are used when making comparisons. If you are talking about a similar aspect, 'Parallele' fits. If you mean a matching counterpart in another system, 'Pendant' is more precise.
Gibt es im Deutschen ein genaues Pendant zu diesem englischen Ausdruck?
Is there an exact German counterpart to this English expression?
Sie sieht eine Parallele zwischen den Problemen im Krankenhaus und den Problemen in der Pflege zu Hause.
She sees a parallel between the problems in the hospital and the problems in home care.