aufgrund

Based on: auf, Grund
Adverb
1.

due to

(goes with Genitive, often also "aufgrund von" + Dative)
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  • Aufgrund von Bauarbeiten ist die Tram bis Mittwoch unterbrochen.
  • Due to construction work, there will be no tram-service until Wednesday.
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"der Grund" is the German brother of "ground". Today, we'll learn where it comes from and how it connects with reason, thoroughness and founding a business.

Vocab: der Grund, aufgrund, grundsätzlich, gründen,begründen

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How many meanings does the German word 'aufgrund' have?

aufgrund has 1 distinct meaning: 1. due to.

What is 'aufgrund' related to?

The word 'aufgrund' is related to auf and Grund.

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Word of the Day – “der Grund”
"der Grund" is the German brother of "ground". Today, we'll learn where it comes from and how it connects with reason, thoroughness and founding a business.
Vocab: der Grund, aufgrund, grundsätzlich, gründen,begründen
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