begründen
justify
Etwas so erklären, dass klar wird, warum es richtig oder notwendig ist.
The German word "begründen" is a verb meaning "to justify," "to provide a reason for," or "to establish."
- It is formed from "Grund" (meaning "ground," "reason," or "basis") plus the prefix "be-" (which often frames a verb’s action related to the root).
- So "begründen" literally means "to give a ground/reason."
Similar words:
- erklären (to explain)
- nachweisen (to prove)
- rechtfertigen (to justify)
Differences:
- "Begründen" emphasizes providing reasons or grounds for something.
- "Erklären" focuses on explaining or making something clear.
- "Nachweisen" implies proving or demonstrating truth with evidence.
- "Rechtfertigen" involves defending or justifying, often morally or legally.
"Begründen" is typically about offering logical reasons behind a claim or action.
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Examples
Sie müssen Ihre Aussage noch begründen.verb
You still have to justify your statement.
Sie kann ihre Meinung gut begründen.verb
She can justify her opinion well.
Er muss seine Entscheidung gut begründen.verb
He must justify his decision well.
Er muss seine Meinung klar begründen.verb
He must clearly justify his opinion.
Er kann seine Meinung gut begründen.verb
He can justify his opinion well.
Er muss seine Entscheidung begründen.verb
He must justify his decision.
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