Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

aufgrund

Translation (Übersetzung) due to, because of, on the basis of
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈaʊ̯fɡʊnt]
B1
Preposition
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
preposition formal reason cause genitive
A preposition that requires the genitive case. It is used to indicate the reason or basis for something. In modern German, it is sometimes used with the dative case in informal speech, but the genitive is standard in formal writing.

aufgrund - German Preposition - aufgrund Meaning - aufgrund Translation - aufgrund Preposition Examples

aufgrund is a German Preposition

Learn aufgrund meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. aufgrund is classified as a Preposition in German grammar.

aufgrund Examples (Beispiele) in English

aufgrund examples with English translations. See how to use aufgrund in sentences. aufgrund example sentences in English below.

Aufgrund des schlechten Wetters fällt das Konzert aus.
Due to the bad weather, the concert is cancelled.
Explaining a reason for an event cancellation.
Er wurde aufgrund seiner Leistungen befördert.
He was promoted due to his performance.
Describing the basis for a promotion.
Aufgrund von technischen Problemen verspätet sich der Zug.
Due to technical problems, the train is delayed.
Giving a reason for a delay in transportation.

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aufgrund Word Family (Wortfamilie)

aufgrund word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn aufgrund family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore aufgrund related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
Grund
Meaning: reason, basis, ground
Example: Aufgrund combines 'auf' (on) and 'Grund' (basis).
Noun

aufgrund Usage - aufgrund Collocations - aufgrund Idioms - aufgrund Synonyms - aufgrund Antonyms

aufgrund Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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aufgrund Collocations (Kollokationen)

aufgrund collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn aufgrund word combinations and how to use aufgrund with other words naturally.

aufgrund von
due to, because of
High frequency
aufgrund dessen
because of that, therefore
Medium frequency
aufgrund der Tatsache
due to the fact
Medium frequency
aufgrund eines Fehlers
due to an error
Medium frequency
aufgrund des Wetters
because of the weather
Medium frequency
aufgrund gesundheitlicher Gründe
for health reasons
Medium frequency
aufgrund mangelnder Beweise
due to lack of evidence
Low frequency
aufgrund höherer Gewalt
due to force majeure
Low frequency

aufgrund Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Aufgrund der Umstände
Under the circumstances
Used to explain a decision or action taken because of specific conditions or situations.
Aufgrund dessen, was geschehen ist
Because of what happened
Refers to actions or decisions made as a result of past events.

aufgrund Synonyms (Synonyme)

aufgrund synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for aufgrund and expand your German vocabulary. Learn aufgrund similar words and their usage.

wegen
Meaning: because of, due to
High similarity
infolge
Meaning: as a result of, due to
High similarity
dank
Meaning: thanks to
Medium similarity
auf Grundlage von
Meaning: on the basis of
Medium similarity
gemäß
Meaning: according to, in accordance with
Low similarity

aufgrund Antonyms (Antonyme)

aufgrund antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to aufgrund. Discover aufgrund opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

trotz
Meaning: despite, in spite of
ohne
Meaning: without
unabhängig von
Meaning: independent of

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aufgrund Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

aufgrund semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to aufgrund. Explore aufgrund related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn aufgrund contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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