Angesichts Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Angesichts" is mainly used as preposition meaning "in view of", "considering" or "given". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "angesichts"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Preposition

  • Governed cases: genitive
  • Functions: causal

Meanings of "angesichts" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "In view of, considering, given"

"Angesichts", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Angesichts der aktuellen Situation müssen wir unsere Pläne ändern.In view of the current situation, we must change our plans.
  2. Angesichts der Tatsachen können wir nicht anders handeln.Considering the facts, we cannot act otherwise.
  3. Angesichts des schlechten Wetters bleiben wir zu Hause.Given the bad weather, we are staying home.

2.) "In view of circumstances, given the circumstances"

"Angesichts", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen angesichts vorsichtig vorgehen.We must proceed cautiously in view of the circumstances.
  2. Die Lage ist angesichts sehr ernst zu nehmen.The situation is to be taken very seriously given the circumstances.
  3. Angesichts der aktuellen Risiken müssen wir planen.Given the current risks, we must plan.
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