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Zugunsten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Zugunsten" is mainly used as preposition meaning "in favor of", "for the benefit of" or "to the advantage of". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "zugunsten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: genitive
- Functions: causal
Meanings of "zugunsten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "In favor of, for the benefit of"
"Zugunsten", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "In favor of, for the benefit of, to the advantage of."
- Translation(s): in favor of, for the benefit of, to the advantage of, for the sake of
- Synonym(s): zum Vorteil von, zum Nutzen von, zum Wohle von
- Antonym(s): zuungunsten
- Related word(s): zugunsten von, zu Gunsten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er verzichtete zugunsten seines jüngeren Bruders auf das Erbe.
- Die Spenden gehen zugunsten der Opfer der Naturkatastrophe.
- Sie hat zugunsten ihrer Karriere auf eine Familie verzichtet.
2.) "Favorably or advantageously for someone/something"
"Zugunsten", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In a favorable or advantageous way for someone or something."
- Translation(s): in favor of, to the benefit of, for the benefit of
- Synonym(s): vorteilhaft, günstig
- Antonym(s): zuungunsten
- Related word(s): zugunsten von, zu Gunsten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Entscheidung fiel zugunsten des Angeklagten aus.
- Der Richter entschied zugunsten der Klägerin.
- Die Abstimmung verlief zugunsten des neuen Vorschlags.