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preposition

anhand

based on · using

Es bedeutet, etwas mit Hilfe von Informationen oder Beispielen zu erklären oder zu überprüfen.

The German word "anhand" is a preposition meaning "by means of," "on the basis of," or "with the help of." It is composed of the words "an" (on, at) and "Hand" (hand).

Similar words:

  • mithilfe (with the help of)
  • durch (through, by means of)
  • aufgrund (based on, due to)

Difference:

  • "anhand" specifically emphasizes using something as evidence or a reference point (e.g., "anhand der Daten" – based on the data).
  • "mithilfe" stresses assistance or tools.
  • "durch" can be more general, denoting means or cause.
  • "aufgrund" is more about cause or reason rather than method or tool.

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Examples

Kannst du den Weg anhand der Beschreibung finden?preposition

Can you find the way based on the description?

Die Lehrerin erklärte das Thema anhand einfacher Beispiele.preposition

The teacher explained the topic using simple examples.

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