das Pendant
Translation
counterpart, equivalent, match
Examples
Dieses Bild ist das Pendant zu jenem.
This picture is the counterpart to that one.
Er suchte ein passendes Pendant zu seiner Vase.
He was looking for a suitable match for his vase.
Grammar Patterns
to be a counterpart to sth. This building is a counterpart to the old town hall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gegenstück, Entsprechung, Korrelat
Etymology
From French 'pendant', meaning 'hanging' or 'counterpart'. It shares the same root as the English word 'pendant' (jewellery).
Memory Tips
Think of a pair of matching pendants on a necklace; they are counterparts to each other, creating a whole.