ADPOSITION
zugunsten/t͡suˈɡʊnstn̩/in favor of; for the benefit of
zugunsten is a German adposition that means in favor of or for the benefit of. It is pronounced /t͡suˈɡʊnstn̩/.
Definitions
1.used to indicate that something is done to the benefit or advantage of someone or something(preposition, expressing advantage or preference)
a.for the benefit of
Der Erlös des Konzerts geht zugunsten der Kinderhilfe.—The proceeds of the concert go in favor of (for the benefit of) the children's aid organization.
b.in favor of (as choice or preference)
Die Entscheidung fiel zugunsten des neuen Projekts aus.—The decision was made in favor of the new project.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zugunsten" mean in English?
- "zugunsten" means in favor of or for the benefit of. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "zugunsten"?
- "zugunsten" is pronounced /t͡suˈɡʊnstn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "zugunsten"?
- "zugunsten" is a adposition in German.
