Preposition
zugunsten
Pronunciation: /tsuˈɡʊnstn̩/
in support of, in favor of
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Meanings
Preposition
- in support of, in favor of
Example sentence
Sie verzichtete zugunsten ihrer Schwester auf das Erbe.
She gave up the inheritance in favour of her sister.
Usage
- zugunsten eines Projekts — For the benefit of a project; commonly followed by genitive.
- zu Gunsten — A permitted two-word spelling of zugunsten.
Das Konzert findet zugunsten des Tierheims statt.
The concert is being held in aid of the animal shelter.