beruhen
Translation
to be based on, to rest on, to be founded on
Examples
Die Geschichte beruht auf Tatsachen.
The story is based on facts.
Der Erfolg beruht auf harter Arbeit.
Success is based on hard work.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+3)) to be based on sth. The theory is based on solid evidence.
Similar Words
basieren auf (to be based on), gründen auf (to be founded on)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' and 'ruhen' (to rest). It literally means 'to rest upon something'.
Memory Tips
Always used with the preposition 'auf' (+ dative). Think of an idea 'resting on' a foundation of facts.