bezüglich

regarding

preposition be-TSUEG-lish Rare

Origin: from Bezug (reference)

Also means

in reference to

Usage Note

bezüglich is a genitive preposition, 'regarding, in reference to', e.g. bezüglich Ihrer Anfrage. Ubiquitous in business correspondence, often abbreviated bzgl. It is slightly less weighty than hinsichtlich but equally formal.

Examples

"Bezüglich Ihrer Anfrage melden wir uns in Kürze."

Natural Translation

Regarding your enquiry, we will be in touch shortly.

Literal Translation

Regarding your enquiry report we us in shortness.

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