gemäss
Translation
according to, in accordance with
Examples
Wir handeln gemäss den Regeln.
We act according to the rules.
Gemäss dem Bericht ist alles in Ordnung.
According to the report, everything is in order.
Grammar Patterns
gemäss+dat according to sth. We act gemäss the regulations.
Similar Words
laut (according to), entsprechend (correspondingly), zufolge (as a result of)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'gemæze' (measured), related to 'messen' (to measure).
Memory Tips
Think of it as being 'measured' against a standard, so it must be 'in accordance with' it.