Begründen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Begründen" is used as verb with the meaning of "justify", "explain" or "substantiate".

Essential properties of "begründen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: begründen
  • Simple past: begründete
  • Participle: begründet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To justify or explain with reasons"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste seine Entscheidung vor dem Vorstand begründen.He had to justify his decision to the board.
  2. Können Sie Ihre Behauptung bitte begründen?Can you please substantiate your claim?
  3. Die Wissenschaftler versuchten, ihre Theorie empirisch zu begründen.The scientists tried to empirically substantiate their theory.

2.) "To establish or found"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Firma wurde 1950 von seinem Großvater begründet.The company was founded in 1950 by his grandfather.
  2. Sie begründen eine neue Tradition in ihrer Familie.They are establishing a new tradition in their family.
  3. Der Wissenschaftler hat eine neue Forschungsrichtung begründen.The scientist has founded a new field of research.
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