gemäß seinem Willen
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This is an adverbial phrase consisting of the preposition 'gemäß' (governing the dative case), followed by the dative possessive pronoun 'seinem' (his), and the dative noun 'Willen' (will, often in the sense of intention or testament). The phrase modifies a verb or an entire clause, indicating conformity to someone's intention or desire.
Sample sentences
Die Erbschaft wurde gemäß seinem Willen aufgeteilt.
The inheritance was distributed according to his will.
Er handelte stets gemäß seinem Willen und seinen Überzeugungen.
He always acted in accordance with his will and his convictions.
Das Projekt wird gemäß seinem Willen abgeschlossen, auch wenn es schwierig wird.
The project will be completed according to his will, even if it becomes difficult.
Quick facts
Mnemonic
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Example
Die Erbschaft wurde gemäß seinem Willen aufgeteilt.
The inheritance was distributed according to his will.
Er handelte stets gemäß seinem Willen und seinen Überzeugungen.
He always acted in accordance with his will and his convictions.
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