justification / founding
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justification
The giving of reasons or an explanation of why something is the way it is or was done; a justification.
Für die Ablehnung des Antrags wurde keine ausreichende Begründung geliefert.
No sufficient justification was provided for the rejection of the application.
founding
The act of founding or establishing something, for example an institution or a theory.
Die Begründung einer neuen wissenschaftlichen Disziplin ist ein langwieriger Prozess.
The founding of a new scientific discipline is a lengthy process.
'Begründung' (justification/founding) comes from the verb 'begründen' (to justify/found), which is based on the noun 'der Grund' (reason/ground). This explains the two meanings: a 'Begründung' can be the giving of reasons or the creation of a foundation (founding).
Er konnte sein Handeln nicht plausibel begründen.
He could not plausibly justify his actions.
When a justification is meant, 'Begründung' is often combined with verbs such as 'geben' (to give), 'liefern' (to provide), 'anführen' (to cite), or 'nennen' (to name/state). You can also 'fragen' (ask) for a justification or 'fordern' (demand) one.
Der Chef verlangte eine schriftliche Begründung für die Verzögerung.
The boss demanded a written justification for the delay.
To express what the justification applies to, the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative is almost always used.
Gibt es eine offizielle Begründung für die Änderung des Plans?
Is there an official justification for the change to the plan?
The meaning 'Gründung' (founding) is rarer and more formal. It is usually used for abstract things such as a theory, a partnership, or a scientific discipline, not for a concrete company.
Die Begründung einer Familie ist ein großer Schritt im Leben.
Starting a family is a big step in life.
reason / ground
Der Grund is the circumstance or motive that actually lies behind a decision. Die Begründung is the stated explanation or justification for it and can contain several reasons. It does not always have to correspond completely to the actual reason.
In der Begründung der Absage verwies die Leitung auf den fehlenden Platz.
In its justification for the cancellation, the management cited the lack of space.
Der Grund für die Absage war der fehlende Platz.
The reason for the cancellation was the lack of space.
