ADPOSITION

aufgrund/aʊ̯fˈɡʁʊnt/because of; due to; on the grounds of

aufgrund is a German adposition that means because of, due to, or on the grounds of. It is pronounced /aʊ̯fˈɡʁʊnt/.

Definitions

1.because of something; due to something(cause/reason)

a.used to indicate the reason or cause for something

Aufgrund des schlechten Wetters wurde das Spiel abgesagt.Due to the bad weather, the game was canceled.

Frequently asked questions

What does "aufgrund" mean in English?
"aufgrund" means because of, due to, or on the grounds of. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "aufgrund"?
"aufgrund" is pronounced /aʊ̯fˈɡʁʊnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "aufgrund"?
"aufgrund" is a adposition in German.

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