ADPOSITION
wegen/ˈveːɡŋ̍/because of; due to; on account of
wegen is a German adposition that means because of, due to, or on account of. It is pronounced /ˈveːɡŋ̍/.
Definitions
1.used to indicate the reason for something; because of(reason/cause)
a.on account of; as a result of
Wegen des schlechten Wetters fällt das Spiel aus.—The game is cancelled because of the bad weather.
b.due to; for reasons of
Wegen Bauarbeiten ist die Straße gesperrt.—The street is closed due to construction work.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wegen" mean in English?
- "wegen" means because of, due to, or on account of. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "wegen"?
- "wegen" is pronounced /ˈveːɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "wegen"?
- "wegen" is a adposition in German.
