Aufgrund Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufgrund" is mainly used as preposition meaning "due to", "because of" or "on account of". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "aufgrund"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Preposition

  • Governed cases: genitive
  • Functions: causal

Meanings of "aufgrund" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Due to, because of"

"Aufgrund", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Aufgrund des schlechten Wetters wurde das Konzert abgesagt.Due to the bad weather, the concert was canceled.
  2. Die Straße war aufgrund eines Unfalls gesperrt.The road was closed due to an accident.
  3. Er konnte aufgrund seiner Verletzung nicht am Wettkampf teilnehmen.He could not participate in the competition due to his injury.

2.) "Based on, on the basis of"

"Aufgrund", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Entscheidung wurde aufgrund der vorliegenden Fakten getroffen.The decision was made based on the available facts.
  2. Aufgrund seiner langjährigen Erfahrung konnte er das Problem schnell lösen.Based on his many years of experience, he was able to solve the problem quickly.
  3. Die Studie wurde aufgrund umfangreicher Forschungen durchgeführt.The study was conducted based on extensive research.
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