German - English (British) translations for "Grund"
"Grund" German translation
Translation
reason
Definition
Grund
Part of speech
noun
Gender
neuter
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: reason
Der Grund für seinen Erfolg ist seine harte Arbeit.
The reason for his success is his hard work.
Meaning: ground
Die Kinder spielen auf dem Grund des Gartens.
The children are playing on the ground of the garden.
Meaning: basis
Das ist die Grundlage für unsere Entscheidung.
That is the basis for our decision.
Meaning: bottom
Der Schlüssel liegt am Grund des Sees.
The key is at the bottom of the lake.
Meaning: cause
Was ist der Grund für das Problem?
What is the cause of the problem?
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Das ist der Grund, warum ich nicht kommen kann.
That's the reason why I can't come.
A1: Der Grund für den Stau ist ein Unfall.
The reason for the traffic jam is an accident.
A1: Ich habe keinen Grund, mich zu beschweren.
I have no reason to complain.
B1: Der Grund, warum er gekündigt hat, ist die schlechte Arbeitsatmosphäre.
The reason why he quit is the bad working atmosphere.
B1: Sie haben den Grund ihrer Entscheidung nicht erklärt.
They didn't explain the reason for their decision.
B1: Aus diesem Grund sollten wir vorsichtig sein.
For this reason, we should be careful.
C1: Es gibt viele Gründe, warum Menschen reisen.
There are many reasons why people travel.
C1: Der Hauptgrund für den Erfolg des Unternehmens liegt in seiner Innovationskraft.
The main reason for the company's success lies in its innovation power.
C1: Die Politiker müssen die Gründe für die steigende Kriminalität untersuchen.
The politicians need to investigate the reasons for the increasing crime rate.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun 'Grund' translates to 'reason' or 'cause' in English. It refers to the underlying cause or motive behind a certain action, event, or situation.
In everyday usage, 'Grund' can also mean 'ground' or 'floor', both literally and metaphorically. For example, when referring to the ground or floor of a building, one might use the word 'Grund'. Additionally, it can be used in phrases like 'auf dem Grund' (on the ground) or 'im Grunde genommen' (basically).
Furthermore, 'Grund' is commonly used in legal contexts to denote a legal basis or foundation for a claim or argument. In this sense, it can refer to the fundamental principles or grounds on which a legal case is built.