pertaining

word · lemma: pertain

Definition

Relating to or connected with something; about a specific subject or topic.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal or academic writing. Common in phrases like 'laws pertaining to', 'questions pertaining to'. Usually followed by 'to' plus the topic. Rare in casual speech; 'about' or 'related to' are more common conversationally.

Spanish: relacionado con - perteneciente a Portuguese (BR): relacionado a - referente a Portuguese (PT): relacionado com - referente a Chinese (Simplified): 有关 - 关于 Chinese (Traditional): 有關 - 關於 Hindi: से संबंधित Arabic: متعلق بـ - يخص Bengali: সম্পর্কিত - সংক্রান্ত Russian: относящийся - касающийся Japanese: ～に関する - ～に関係する Vietnamese: liên quan đến - thuộc về Korean: 관련된 - ~에 관한 Turkish: ile ilgili - ile alakalı Urdu: متعلق - وابستہ Indonesian: yang berkaitan dengan - yang berhubungan dengan

Example Sentences

Please bring all documents pertaining to your case.

basic

The rules pertaining to students are posted on the wall.

basic

I have no information pertaining to that issue.

basic

Any files pertaining to last year's project should be archived.

natural

We discussed matters pertaining to employee safety at the meeting.

natural

Do you have any policies pertaining to remote work?

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