for the benefit of
zugunsten + genitive
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for the benefit of
For the advantage or benefit of a person, group, or thing. „Zugunsten“ (for the benefit of) is usually followed by the genitive.
Er verzichtete zugunsten seiner jüngeren Schwester auf das Erbe.
He gave up his inheritance for the benefit of his younger sister.
„Zugunsten“ (for the benefit of) is often used in connection with fundraising campaigns and charity events. The phrase with „zugunsten“ indicates who or what the money collected is intended for.
Der Verein veranstaltet ein Konzert zugunsten eines Kinderkrankenhauses.
The association is organizing a concert for the benefit of a children's hospital.
Common patterns are „zugunsten einer Person entscheiden“ (to decide in favor of a person) and „zugunsten einer Person ausfallen“ (to turn out in favor of a person). In the second pattern, the subject is often a judgment, decision, or comparison.
Die Schulleitung entschied zugunsten des Schülers.
The school administration decided in favor of the student.
Der Vergleich der beiden Angebote fällt zugunsten des kleineren Unternehmens aus.
The comparison of the two offers turns out in favor of the smaller company.
