pertain in German
pertain in German is betreffen, sich beziehen auf, gehören — pertain means to relate to or be relevant to something.
pertain in German
betreffen
(intransitive) To relate to, concern, or be relevant to.
sich beziehen auf
(intransitive) To relate to, concern, or be relevant to.
betreffen
(intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.
gehören
(intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.
sich beziehen auf
(intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.
verbunden
(intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.
What does "pertain" mean?
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verb To relate to or be relevant to something.
"These rules pertain only to full-time employees."
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verb To belong to something as a part, feature, or accessory.
"Certain privileges pertain to the role of team captain."
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pertain in a sentence
- These rules pertain only to full-time employees.
- The question pertains to last week's lecture.
- Certain privileges pertain to the role of team captain.
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What is "pertain" in German?
"pertain" in German is betreffen, sich beziehen auf, gehören. pertain means: To relate to or be relevant to something.
How do you use "pertain" in a sentence?
Example: "These rules pertain only to full-time employees." In German, "pertain" is betreffen, sich beziehen auf, gehören.
Are there other ways to say "pertain" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "pertain": betreffen, sich beziehen auf, gehören, verbunden.
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