entsprechend
Translation
corresponding, appropriate, accordingly
Examples
Bitte füllen Sie das entsprechende Formular aus.
Please fill out the corresponding form.
Entsprechend den Regeln müssen wir das tun.
According to the rules, we have to do that.
Er wurde entsprechend seiner Leistung bezahlt.
He was paid according to his performance.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) corresponding the corresponding form
((as a preposition with dative)) according to ((sth.dat)) entsprechend den Regeln
Similar Words
Synonyms: passend (suitable), gemäß (according to), angemessen (appropriate)
Etymology
From the verb 'entsprechen' (to correspond). 'ent-' + 'sprechen' (to speak). It conveys the idea of 'speaking in response to' something, hence 'corresponding'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'in response to speech'. The action or item 'corresponds' to what was said or required.