Verb
begründen
to justify, to explain (to give a reason for a chosen course of action)
A2
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Meanings
Verb
- to justify, to explain (to give a reason for a chosen course of action)
- to found, to lay the foundation for (a tradition, dynasty, field; with the focus on something that develops or exists through time from then on)
In a sentence
Der Vorsitzende begründete das Urteil damit, dass eine beleidigende Absicht zum Tatbestande des Delikts nicht erforderlich sei.
The chairman justified the verdict by stating that an intent to insult was not necessary to constitute the offense.
Forms
infinitive
begründen
he/she/it
begründet
simple past
begründete
perfect
hat begründet
takes + Akkusativ; mit + Dativ