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 behavior.
Similar Words
Rechtfertigung (justification), Grund (reason), Ursache (cause)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'begründen' (to justify, establish), which is based on the noun 'Grund' (reason, ground). The '-ung' suffix nominalizes the verb.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Grund' (reason) that you are presenting or establishing ('be-gründen'). So, 'Begründung' is the presented justification.