die Begründung
Translation
reason, justification, explanation, grounds
Examples
Bitte geben Sie eine Begründung für Ihre Entscheidung.
Please give a reason for your decision.
Seine Begründung war nicht überzeugend.
His justification was not convincing.
Grammar Patterns
Begründung für ((sth. in accusative)) reason/justification for sth. He gave no reason for his behaviour.
Similar Words
Rechtfertigung (justification), Grund (reason), Ursache (cause)
Etymology
From the verb 'begründen' (to justify, to found), which comes from the noun 'Grund' (reason, ground). The suffix '-ung' turns the verb into a noun.
Memory Tips
It's the 'Grund' (reason) you give for something. The act is 'begründen', and the stated reason is the 'Begründung'.