Pertains Meaning in English
word · lemma: pertain
Definition
Relates to or is connected with a particular subject, event, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used in legal, academic, or official contexts. Usually appears as 'pertains to' (never 'pertains on'). Common in written English rather than in speech. Similar in meaning to 'relates to', but slightly more formal.
Spanish: se refiere a - corresponde a - concierne aPortuguese (BR): diz respeito a - refere-se a - concerne aPortuguese (PT): diz respeito a - refere-se a - concerne aChinese (Simplified): 与...有关 - 涉及Chinese (Traditional): 與...有關 - 涉及Hindi: से संबंधित है - से जुड़ा हैArabic: يتعلق بـ - يخصBengali: সংশ্লিষ্ট - সম্পর্কিতRussian: относится - касаетсяJapanese: 関係する - 関連するVietnamese: liên quan đến - thuộc vềKorean: 관계하다 - 관련되다Turkish: ilgili olmak - ile ilgili olmakUrdu: تعلق رکھنا - متعلق ہوناIndonesian: berkaitan dengan - berhubungan dengan
Example Sentences
Your question pertains to a different topic.
basic
Most of what he said pertains to last year's project, not the current one.
natural
This rule pertains to all employees.
basic
The warning pertains only to outdoor events.
basic
None of this pertains to what we’re discussing right now.
natural
That policy no longer pertains since the company changed management.
natural