beruhen
based · base · be based
Etwas hat seine Grundlage in etwas anderem oder hängt davon ab.
The German word "beruhen" is a verb that means "to be based on" or "to rest on". It is derived from the prefix "be-" and the verb "ruhen," which means "to rest" or "to repose".
Similar words in German include:
- Basieren (to base)
- Stützen (to support or lean on)
- Abhängen (to depend on)
- Beruhen vs Basieren: Both mean "to be based on," but "beruhen" is often used in a more foundational sense, while "basieren" is more frequently used in analytical or technical contexts.
- Beruhen vs Stützen: "Stützen" can mean physically or metaphorically "to support," while "beruhen" is purely metaphorical, indicating a foundational basis.
- Beruhen vs Abhängen: "Abhängen" indicates a direct dependency relationship, whereas "beruhen" implies being built or based on, not necessarily indicating dependency.
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Examples
Die Theorie beruht auf neuen Daten.verb
The theory is based on new data.
Unser Erfolg beruht auf harter Arbeit.verb
Our success is based on hard work.
Die Theorie beruht auf kontroversen Annahmen.verb
The theory is based on controversial assumptions.
Diese Ergebnisse beruhen auf klaren Fakten.verb
These results are based on clear facts.
Diese Ideen beruhen auf grundlegenden Fakten.verb
These ideas are based on fundamental facts.
Worauf beruht eigentlich deine Meinung in dieser Diskussion?verb
What is your opinion in this discussion actually based on?
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