pertain
To belong to or be connected as a part, adjunct, attribute, or accessoryTo belong to or be connected as a part, adjunct, attribute, or accessory.
» How does this pertain to me?
Was hat das mit mir zu tun?
Meaning
4 senses(intransitive)To belong to or be connected as a part, adjunct, attribute, or accessory.
That spare wheel pertains to this car.
gehören, verbunden
принадлежа́тьprinadležátʹ
нале́жатиnaléžaty
be a part or attribute of
(intransitive)To relate to, concern, or be relevant to.
That question doesn't pertain to the topic, so I'm not going to answer it.
betreffen, sich beziehen auf
относи́тьсяotnosítʹsja
відно́ситисяvidnósytysja, стосува́тисяstosuvátysja
be relevant to
(intransitive)To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.
To be appropriate or suitable.
Examples
11 sentencesHow does this pertain to me?
deWas hat das mit mir zu tun?
What does this pertain to?
That observation pertains to you, too.
deDiese Beobachtung betrifft auch dich.
That sentence doesn't pertain to you.
ruТо предложение не относится к вам.
deDieser Satz betrifft Sie nicht.
This discussion does not pertain to you.
Translations
9 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
From Middle English pertenen, from Old French partenir, pertenir (modern French appartenirFrom Middle English pertenen, from Old French partenir, pertenir (modern French appartenir), in turn from Latin pertineō, pertinēre.
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Forms
pertains, pertaining, pertained, pertainedSynonyms
19 synonymsAntonyms
3 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle