NOUN
Grund/ɡʁʊnt/reason; cause; ground
Grund is a German noun that means reason, cause, or ground. It is pronounced /ɡʁʊnt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gründe".
Definitions
1.reason or justification for something(motivation, justification)
a.the fact, circumstance, or explanation for something
Aus welchen Gründen hast du gekündigt?—For what reasons did you quit?
2.cause or origin of something(cause, origin)
a.the factor responsible for an event
Die genauen Gründe für den Unfall sind noch unklar.—The exact causes of the accident are still unclear.
3.legal or factual basis for a claim or decision(legal, formal)
a.basis for a legal action or decision
Das Gericht nannte mehrere Gründe für sein Urteil.—The court gave several grounds for its verdict.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Grund | die Gründe |
| Genitive | des Grunds | der Gründe |
| Dative | dem Grund | den Gründen |
| Accusative | den Grund | die Gründe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Grund" mean in English?
- "Grund" means reason, cause, or ground. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Grund"?
- "Grund" is pronounced /ɡʁʊnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Grund" der, die, or das?
- "Grund" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Grund"?
- The plural of "Grund" is "Gründe".
- What part of speech is "Grund"?
- "Grund" is a noun in German.
