gemäß

Based on: ge-, Maß
Preposition
1.

in compliance with, according to

(Sounds formal. Can be before and after the noun. After the noun it's less common and ALWAYS with Dative. Before it, it's usually with Dative, but sometimes you can also find it with Genitive. )
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Examples
  • Wir haben alles gemäß der Anweisungen gemacht.
  • We did everything according to the instructions.

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How many meanings does the German word 'gemäß' have?

gemäß has 1 distinct meaning: 1. in compliance with, according to .

What is 'gemäß' related to?

The word 'gemäß' is related to ge- and Maß.

Where can I learn more about 'gemäß'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.