Meaning
Means in agreement or consistent with something.
Cultural Background
The phrase is central to the 'Energiewende' (energy transition) discourse, emphasizing a lifestyle 'im Einklang mit der Natur.' In the context of classical music history in Vienna, 'Einklang' still carries a strong literal musical weight in education. Used frequently in Swiss direct democracy to describe how new cantonal laws must match federal laws. Compliance departments (Revisionsabteilungen) use this phrase constantly to verify that employee behavior matches the 'Code of Conduct.'
The 'Stehen' Rule
Always use 'stehen' for a state of harmony. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker than using 'sein'.
Dative Plural
Don't forget the extra '-n' on plural nouns: im Einklang mit den RegelN, den WerteN, den GesetzeN.
Meaning
Means in agreement or consistent with something.
The 'Stehen' Rule
Always use 'stehen' for a state of harmony. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker than using 'sein'.
Dative Plural
Don't forget the extra '-n' on plural nouns: im Einklang mit den RegelN, den WerteN, den GesetzeN.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct Dative article.
Das Projekt steht im Einklang mit ____ (die) Zielen der Firma.
Plural Dative for 'die Ziele' is 'den Zielen'.
Which verb is most commonly used with 'im Einklang' to describe a state?
Die Maßnahmen ____ im Einklang mit dem Gesetz.
In German, abstract consistency 'stands' (stehen).
Complete the dialogue in a professional way.
Chef: 'Passt dieser Entwurf zu unserer Philosophie?' Mitarbeiter: 'Ja, er ____.'
'Mit ihr' refers back to 'die Philosophie' in the Dative case.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesDas Projekt steht im Einklang mit ____ (die) Zielen der Firma.
Plural Dative for 'die Ziele' is 'den Zielen'.
Die Maßnahmen ____ im Einklang mit dem Gesetz.
In German, abstract consistency 'stands' (stehen).
Chef: 'Passt dieser Entwurf zu unserer Philosophie?' Mitarbeiter: 'Ja, er ____.'
'Mit ihr' refers back to 'die Philosophie' in the Dative case.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsOnly if you mean their souls or values are in harmony. For a simple 'I agree with you,' use 'Ich stimme dir zu.'
Use 'im' (in dem) for a state: 'Wir sind im Einklang.' Use 'in' for an action: 'Wir bringen es in Einklang.'
Yes, usually. Unless you are being poetic or very serious about a life decision.
Related Phrases
In Übereinstimmung mit
synonymIn agreement with
In Einklang bringen
specialized formTo reconcile / To bring into harmony
Im Widerspruch zu
contrastIn contradiction to
