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because of
Indicates the reason or cause for something. In standard German it is used with the genitive, and in colloquial speech often with the dative.
Wegen des starken Regens bleiben wir heute zu Hause.
Because of the heavy rain, we're staying home today.
by rights
A fixed expression meaning 'eigentlich' (actually), 'rechtlich gesehen' (legally speaking), or 'dem Recht nach' (according to the law).
Von Rechts wegen hätte er das Erbe antreten müssen.
By rights, he should have had to accept the inheritance.
In standard German, 'wegen' (because of) is used with the genitive. In spoken language and informal contexts, however, use with the dative is very common and is often accepted.
Wegen des schlechten Wetters wurde das Spiel abgesagt.
Because of the bad weather, the game was canceled.
Normally, 'wegen' (because of) comes before the noun. In more formal or written contexts, however, it can also be placed after the noun, in which case the genitive is obligatory.
Des Regens wegen sind wir zu Hause geblieben.
Because of the rain, we stayed at home.
To ask about a reason expressed with 'wegen' (because of), you can use the question word 'Weswegen?' (For what reason?). It is somewhat more formal than 'Warum?' (Why?).
Weswegen kommst du heute später zur Arbeit?
For what reason are you coming to work later today?
from / out
„Aus“ and „wegen“ can both give the reason for an action. „Aus“ particularly presents an inner motive or reason, while „wegen“ refers to the reason more generally and neutrally. „Aus“ is therefore often suitable for a personal motivation, while „wegen“ is more suitable for an external circumstance.
Lena blieb wegen des starken Gewitters zu Hause.
Lena stayed home because of the severe thunderstorm.
Lena blieb aus Angst vor dem Gewitter zu Hause.
Lena stayed home out of fear of the thunderstorm.
