based on
anhand + genitive
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based on
Using something as a basis or piece of evidence; with the help of something to examine or explain a matter. „Anhand“ (based on) is usually followed by the genitive or, in the phrase „anhand von“ (based on), by the dative.
Anhand der Unterlagen konnte die Polizei den Ablauf rekonstruieren.
Based on the documents, the police were able to reconstruct what happened.
„Anhand“ (based on) is usually followed by the genitive. In the phrase „anhand von“ (based on), however, it is followed by the dative; this form is used especially when the noun has no article.
Anhand der Daten konnte das Team den Fehler finden.
Based on the data, the team was able to find the error.
Anhand von Daten aus drei Jahren konnte das Team den Fehler finden.
Based on data from three years, the team was able to find the error.
„Anhand“ (based on) is often used with evidence or sources of information, such as data, documents, examples, photos, or criteria.
Anhand mehrerer Beispiele erklärte die Dozentin die Regel.
The lecturer explained the rule using several examples.
„Anhand“ (based on) is particularly common in factual explanations, reports, and academic texts.
Anhand der Ergebnisse wird im Bericht die Entwicklung der Kosten dargestellt.
The report uses the results to show how costs have developed.
