zugunsten
Translation
in favor of, for the benefit of, to the advantage of
Examples
Er entschied zugunsten seines Freundes.
He decided in favor of his friend.
Die Spende kommt den Kindern zugunsten.
The donation benefits the children.
Grammar Patterns
zugunsten +gen in favor of sb./sth. The court decided in favor of the plaintiff.
Similar Words
für (for), zum Vorteil von (to the advantage of)
Etymology
From 'zu' (to) and 'Gunsten' (favors, dative plural of 'Gunst'). Literally means 'to the favors of'.
Memory Tips
Think of acting 'to' ('zu') someone's 'favor' ('Gunst').