pertain

A verb used to indicate that something is relevant, belongs, or relates to a particular subject or context.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das angibt, dass etwas zu einem bestimmten Thema oder Kontext gehört, sich darauf bezieht oder dafür relevant ist.

1. Be relevant to B2 formal

   To be connected or appropriate to a particular subject or situation.

   • The new regulations pertain to all employees.
   • His comments did not pertain to the main topic.
   • This chapter pertains to the history of the region.

   🇩🇪Sich beziehen auf

   Synonyme: appertainapplybear onconcernreferrelatetouch

2. Be a part or attribute of C1 formal

   To belong to something as a part, quality, or feature.

   • The responsibilities that pertain to the role are clearly listed.
   • These rights pertain to all citizens equally.
   • The duties pertaining to this position include managing the team.

   🇩🇪Zu etwas gehören

   Synonyme: appertainattachbelonginhere

• pertained past participle
• pertained past simple
• pertaining present participle
• pertains third person singular