das Argument
Translation
argument, point, reason
Examples
Er hatte ein gutes Argument für seinen Plan.
He had a good argument for his plan.
Ihre Argumente gegen den Vorschlag waren stark.
Her arguments against the proposal were strong.
Grammar Patterns
((für+4)) an argument for sth. That is a good argument for the plan.
((gegen+4)) an argument against sth. What are the arguments against the idea?
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Grund (reason), die Begründung (justification), der Beweis (proof)
Etymology
From Latin 'argumentum'. It's a direct cognate with the English word 'argument'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'argument'. Just remember the German pronunciation and that it's a neuter noun: 'das Argument'.