das Argument
Translation
argument, point, reason
Examples
Er hatte ein starkes Argument.
He had a strong argument.
Ihr Argument für den Plan war überzeugend.
Her argument for the plan was convincing.
Grammar Patterns
an argument for/against sth. That's a good argument for the plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grund (reason), Beweis (proof), Begründung (justification)
Etymology
From Latin 'argumentum' (proof, evidence). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'argument'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English 'argument'. Just remember it's a neuter noun: das Argument.