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dependent in German

dependent in German is abhängig, angewiesen, Abhängige — dependent means relying on someone or something for support, existence, or success.

dependent in German

abhängig
adj
Relying upon; depending upon.
angewiesen
adj
Relying upon; depending upon.
Abhängige
noun
A person who relies on another for support or sustenance, particularly financial support.
Abhängiger
noun
A person who relies on another for support or sustenance, particularly financial support.
Unterhaltsempfänger
noun
A person who relies on another for support or sustenance, particularly financial support.
Unterhaltsempfängerin
noun
A person who relies on another for support or sustenance, particularly financial support.

What does "dependent" mean?

  1. adj Relying on someone or something for support, existence, or success.
    "The company's future is heavily dependent on this one client."
  2. adj Determined by or contingent on something else.
    "The outcome is dependent on how the jury interprets the evidence."
  3. noun (US) A person, such as a child, who relies on another for financial support.
    "He claimed his elderly mother as a dependent."

dependent in a sentence

  • The company's future is heavily dependent on this one client.
  • She has become increasingly dependent on her walking stick.
  • The outcome is dependent on how the jury interprets the evidence.
  • He claimed his elderly mother as a dependent.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dependent" in German?

"dependent" in German is abhängig, angewiesen, Abhängige. dependent means: Relying on someone or something for support, existence, or success.

How do you use "dependent" in a sentence?

Example: "The company's future is heavily dependent on this one client." In German, "dependent" is abhängig, angewiesen, Abhängige.

Are there other ways to say "dependent" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "dependent": abhängig, angewiesen, Abhängige, Abhängiger, Unterhaltsempfänger, Unterhaltsempfängerin.

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