die Anbetracht
Translation
consideration, view
Examples
In Anbetracht der Lage müssen wir handeln.
In view of the situation, we must act.
Er wurde in Anbetracht seines Alters freigesprochen.
He was acquitted in consideration of his age.
Grammar Patterns
in Anbetracht ((sth.gen)) in view of (sth.) In Anbetracht der Umstände ist das die beste Lösung.
Similar Words
angesichts (+ Genitiv), wegen (+ Genitiv/Dativ)
Etymology
From 'an' (at) + 'Betracht' (consideration), related to the verb 'betrachten' (to consider, to view).
Memory Tips
Almost always used in the phrase 'in Anbetracht' + Genitive, meaning 'in view of' or 'considering'. It's a formal expression.