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bedingt durch
caused by
Caused, brought about, or influenced by something.
example
Der Flugausfall war durch das schlechte Wetter bedingt.
The flight cancellation was caused by the bad weather.
bedingt
conditional / limited
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Usage tips
Word family
'Bedingt' is the past participle of the verb 'bedingen' (to cause, to entail), which means 'verursachen' (to cause) or 'zur Folge haben' (to result in). This origin explains the meaning 'caused by'.
EXAMPLE
Der Erfolg des Projekts ist durch gute Teamarbeit bedingt.
The success of the project is caused by good teamwork.
Context clue
When 'bedingt' appears with the preposition 'durch' (by/through), it refers to a cause. When it stands alone or with 'nur' (only), it means 'limited' or 'partial'.
EXAMPLE
Die gute Ernte war durch das sonnige Wetter bedingt.
The good harvest was caused by the sunny weather.
Sentence structure and use
The expression 'bedingt durch' (caused by) takes the accusative and can either stand directly after the noun it describes or introduce a sentence at the beginning.
EXAMPLE
Bedingt durch den Feiertag sind die Geschäfte heute geschlossen.
Due to the public holiday, the shops are closed today.
Typical combination
In the meaning 'eingeschränkt' (limited), 'bedingt' is very often combined with the word 'nur' (only). The expression 'nur bedingt' (only to a limited extent) weakens a statement.
EXAMPLE
Diese Jacke ist nur bedingt für den Winter geeignet.
This jacket is only of limited suitability for winter.
Context clue
This meaning of 'bedingt' (suspended/conditional) is used almost exclusively in legal contexts. You can recognize it from words such as 'Strafe' (sentence/penalty), 'Haft' (imprisonment), or 'Bewährung' (probation).
EXAMPLE
Der Angeklagte wurde zu einer bedingten Geldstrafe verurteilt.
The defendant was sentenced to a suspended fine.
Compare with
bedingt vs teilweise
partly
'teilweise' and 'bedingt' can both express that something does not apply completely. 'teilweise' simply means: only in part, not completely, or not always. 'bedingt' sounds a bit more formal and often means: only with limitations or only under certain conditions. In many everyday sentences, 'teilweise' is more natural when describing an amount or a state. 'bedingt' fits better when a statement is only true in a limited way or depends on certain conditions.
bedingt
Nach der Krankheit ist Max nur bedingt belastbar.
After the illness, Max can only handle limited physical or mental strain.
teilweise
Die Kosten werden teilweise von den Eltern bezahlt.
The costs are partly paid by the parents.
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