betreffend
concerning · concern
Es zeigt, worum es bei etwas geht oder auf wen oder was sich etwas bezieht.
The German word "betreffend" is an adjective or present participle derived from the verb "betreffen", which means "to concern" or "to affect".
- betreffen = to concern, to affect
"Betreffend" is used to describe something related or pertaining to a specific topic or matter, often seen in formal contexts like emails or official documents (equivalent to "regarding" or "concerning").
Similar words:
- hinsichtlich (with regard to)
- bezüglich (concerning, regarding)
- in Bezug auf (in relation to)
Differences:
- "Betreffend" is often used attributively (directly qualifying a noun),
- "bezüglich" and "hinsichtlich" are prepositions used before nouns or pronouns,
- "in Bezug auf" is a phrase used similarly but often less formal.
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Examples
Die Informationen betreffend das Projekt sind nützlich.preposition
The information concerning the project is useful.
Betreffende Dokumente müssen noch geprüft werden.adjective
The relevant documents still need to be reviewed.
Fragen betreffend das neue Projekt werden im Meeting geklärt.preposition
Questions concerning the new project will be clarified in the meeting.
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