English–German

“be based on” in German

German

Alsobasieren

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʁuːən/

Example

Die Aussage beruht nicht auf Fakten.

The statement is not based on facts.

Illustration for beruhen (be based on)

How to say “be based on” in German

“Be based on” in German is beruhen.

A claim rests on a firm layer of evidence, like a structure supported by its foundation.

Full entry for beruhen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with beruhen

Das Urteil beruht auf Vertrauen.

The judgment is based on trust.

Tips for using beruhen

  • Beruhen normally takes auf with the dative, as in Die Aussage beruht auf einem Irrtum.

Other German words for “be based on”

Unsere Entscheidung basiert auf den Fakten.

Our decision is based on the facts.

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