consideration
der Anbetracht
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in view of
A formal expression meaning 'given' or 'when one considers'. It introduces a reason based on a particular circumstance.
In Anbetracht der schlechten Wettervorhersage wurde das Fest abgesagt.
In view of the poor weather forecast, the festival was canceled.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Anbetracht | – |
| accusative | – | – |
| dative | dem Anbetracht | – |
| genitive | – | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Anbetracht' is used today almost only in the fixed expression 'in Anbetracht' (in view of). Using it as a standalone noun is extremely rare and uncommon.
In Anbetracht der Umstände haben wir unser Bestes getan.
In view of the circumstances, we did our best.
The prepositional phrase 'in Anbetracht' (in view of) always requires the genitive. Be careful not to use the dative incorrectly.
In Anbetracht seines hohen Alters reist er nicht mehr so viel.
In view of his advanced age, he no longer travels as much.
The expression 'in Anbetracht' (in view of) belongs to formal written language or elevated style. It is rarely used in normal everyday conversation.
In Anbetracht der neuen Beweise muss der Fall neu aufgerollt werden.
In view of the new evidence, the case must be reopened.
