German word

angesichts

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈangəˌzɪçt͡s/

Meaning

  • prepositiongiven

Example

Wir bleiben angesichts des schlechten Wetters zu Hause.

Given the bad weather, we are staying home.

Illustration for angesichts (given)

More examples

Angesichts der Zeit sollten wir uns kurz fassen.

In view of the time, we should keep it brief.

Core concept

A situation stands in front of the decision-maker and is taken into account.

Similar words

wegen: Due to a stated cause or reason.
aufgrund: On the basis of objective facts or evidence.

Definition in German

Wird verwendet, um auszudrücken, dass etwas in die Überlegung einbezogen wird.

Word origin

The preposition comes from Angesicht, 'face', through the genitive form angesichts, which shifted from 'in the presence of' to 'considering' a circumstance.

Usage tips

  • The noun after angesichts normally appears in the genitive, including des before a masculine or neuter singular noun and der before a feminine or plural noun.

Other meanings

  • in view ofpreposition
  • consideringpreposition

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