Wegen
Example: Wir bleiben heute wegen des Regens zu Hause.
Definition
"Wegen" is a German preposition used to indicate the cause or reason for something, similar to the English word 'because of.' For example, in the phrase 'Wir bleiben heute wegen des Regens zu Hause,' it explains that the reason for staying home is the rain.
Etymology
The German preposition "wegen" originates from the Old High German word 'wegan,' related to the verb 'wegen,' meaning 'to weigh' or 'to consider.' Over time, it evolved to indicate causality or reason, essentially meaning 'on account of' or 'because of.' Did you know that "wegen" is often confused with 'während,' which means 'during,' but they serve very different functions?
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"Wegen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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