die Begründung
Translation
justification, reason, explanation, foundation
Examples
Bitte geben Sie eine Begründung an.
Please provide a justification.
Seine Begründungen waren nicht logisch.
His reasons were not logical.
Die Begründung der Stadt liegt lange zurück.
The foundation of the city was a long time ago.
Grammar Patterns
((für+4)) the reason/justification for (sth.) What is the justification for your decision?
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Rechtfertigung (justification), die Erklärung (explanation), der Grund (reason)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'begründen' (to justify). It combines 'Grund' (reason) with the suffix '-ung', which forms feminine nouns.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix often turns a verb into a noun representing the action or result of that verb.