in kind

auf gleiche Weise, mit gleicher Münze

So auf jemanden reagieren, wie er sich einem gegenüber verhalten hat.

In einfachem Englisch: In the same way that someone has treated you or acted toward you.

• She smiled, and I replied in kind.
• They insulted us, but we didn't respond in kind.
• He repaid her kindness in kind when she needed help.

Synonyme: in the same way, likewise

Häufige Wendungen: respond in kind, reply in kind, repay in kind

in Naturalien, in Sachleistungen

Indem man Waren gibt oder Arbeit leistet, statt Geld zu bezahlen.

In einfachem Englisch: By giving goods or doing work instead of paying money.

• You can donate in kind.
• The farm workers were partly paid in kind.
• Local businesses contributed in kind by providing free transport.

Gegenteile: in cash

Häufige Wendungen: pay in kind, donate in kind, contribute in kind

in Naturalien, in Sachleistungen

In Form von Waren oder Dienstleistungen anstelle von Geld.

In einfachem Englisch: As goods or services instead of money.

• They paid him in kind.
• The charity welcomes gifts in kind, such as food.
• Part of her rent was paid in kind through gardening work.

Gegenteile: in cash

Häufige Wendungen: payment in kind, donate in kind, paid in kind