abhängig
dependent
needing someone or something for support or help
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dependent — needing someone or something for support or help
Usually means someone needs help, support, or care; often has a stronger sense of being in need.
Nach der Operation war der Patient noch bedürftig und brauchte Hilfe im Alltag.
После операции пациент ещё нуждался в помощи и был зависим от поддержки в повседневной жизни.
Means 'dependent on' in the sense of being influenced by something external; very close to the main meaning and often used with an object.
Das Ergebnis ist abhängig von der Qualität der Vorbereitung.
Результат зависит от качества подготовки.
Suggests that someone or something has been 'made dependent'; focuses on the process or external influence, often in passive form.
Viele Gemeinden wurden in den letzten Jahren von staatlichen Hilfen abhängig gemacht.
За последние годы многие общины были поставлены в зависимость от государственной помощи.
Means 'subordinate' or 'secondary'; it is more about lower status or lesser importance than about dependence itself.
In dieser Firma ist die Abteilung dem Vorstand untergeordnet.
В этой компании отдел подчинён правлению.
Means someone needs another person's help or some external support to do something; very close in meaning, often used with 'auf'.
Ältere Menschen sind oft auf Unterstützung angewiesen.
Пожилые люди часто нуждаются в поддержке.
Describes someone who cannot or does not act independently; the focus is on lacking self-reliance.
Das Kind ist noch unselbstständig und braucht bei vielen Dingen Hilfe.
Ребёнок ещё несамостоятельный и во многом нуждается в помощи.
Means 'subject to' or 'subordinate'; often stronger and more formal than simple dependence, and can imply pressure or control.
Die Mitarbeiter sind strengen Regeln unterworfen.
Сотрудники подчинены строгим правилам.
Means someone is obliged to do something; not direct dependence, but rather a moral, legal, or organizational duty.
Die Mitglieder sind verpflichtet, die Hausordnung einzuhalten.
Члены обязаны соблюдать правила дома.
A formal expression for being in a state of dependence; sounds official and is often used in legal, social, or medical contexts.
Der Jugendliche befindet sich im Abhängigkeitsverhältnis zu seinen Eltern.
Подросток находится в зависимости от своих родителей.
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abhängig translation: dependent. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce abhängig
/ˈapˌhɛŋɪç/
abhängig translation
dependent
abhängig transcription
/ˈapˌhɛŋɪç/
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abhängig meaning: what does it mean?
jemanden oder etwas für Unterstützung oder Hilfe brauchen
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