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gemäß

in accordance with

preposition ge-MAES Rare
Grammar & Structure Prepositions

Origin: from Maß (measure)

Also means

pursuant to

Usage Note

gemäß is a dative preposition, 'in accordance with, pursuant to', e.g. gemäß den Vorschriften. It may follow its noun: den Regeln gemäß. Strongly formal and legal, it cites a norm one is conforming to, unlike laut which cites a source.

Examples

"Gemäß dem Vertrag muss die Miete monatlich gezahlt werden."

Natural Translation

In accordance with the contract, the rent must be paid monthly.

Literal Translation

In-accordance-with the contract must the rent monthly paid be.

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