Preposition
wegen
Pronunciation: /ˈveːɡən/
for, because of
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Meanings
Preposition
- for, because of
- concerning, regarding
Example sentence
Wegen des Regens nehmen wir die U-Bahn.
Because of the rain, we're taking the underground.
Word forms
Genitiv
Usage
- wegen des Regens — Formal written German normally uses the genitive.
- wegen dem Regen — Dative is common in speech but less suitable in formal writing.
Wegen des Streiks fährt heute kein Zug.
Because of the strike, no trains are running today.