dahingehend
Translation
to the effect that, in this respect, accordingly
Examples
Er äußerte sich dahingehend, dass er zustimme.
He expressed himself to the effect that he agrees.
Die Regeln wurden dahingehend geändert.
The rules were changed to that effect.
Grammar Patterns
dahingehend, dass ... to the effect that ... He expressed himself to the effect that he agrees.
Similar Words
insofern (insofar as), diesbezüglich (regarding this), dementsprechend (accordingly)
Etymology
Composed of 'da' (there) + 'hin' (towards) + 'gehend' (going). Literally means 'going in that direction'.
Memory Tips
Visualize an argument or rule 'going toward' ('hin' + 'gehend') a particular conclusion.