English–German
“reason” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁʊnt/
Example
Es gibt keinen Grund zur Sorge.
There is no reason to worry.
How to say “reason” in German
“Reason” in German is Grund.
A hidden layer beneath what happens, where an event starts or an assertion finds support.
Example sentences with Grund
Der Zeuge konnte keinen Grund angeben.
The witness could not give a reason.
Tips for using Grund
- The phrase Grund zu takes a noun in the dative, as in kein Grund zur Sorge, literally no reason for concern.
Other German words for “reason”
Gibt es einen Anlass für dein Kommen?
Is there a reason you're coming?
Er handelt nach der Vernunft.
He acts according to reason.
Gib mir bitte eine Begründung für die Verspätung.
Please give me a reason for the delay.