for someone's sake
zuliebe + dative
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for someone's sake
Out of consideration for someone or something; to please someone or fulfill a wish. The preposition is usually used after a dative.
Den Kindern zuliebe haben wir den Ausflug trotz des Regens gemacht.
For the children's sake, we went on the outing despite the rain.
With personal pronouns, use the dative forms „mir“ (me), „dir“ (you), „ihm“ (him), „ihr“ (her), „uns“ (us), „euch“ (you), or „ihnen“ (them) directly before „zuliebe“ (for someone's sake). The expression does not need an additional preposition.
Kannst du mir zuliebe heute auf das Rauchen verzichten?
Could you give up smoking today for my sake?
The entire phrase with „zuliebe“ (for someone's sake) can appear at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence. If it appears at the beginning of a main clause, the conjugated verb follows directly afterward.
Meiner Schwester zuliebe besuche ich den Tanzkurs.
For my sister's sake, I am taking the dance class.
Ich besuche meiner Schwester zuliebe den Tanzkurs.
I am taking the dance class for my sister's sake.
Common expressions include „der Umwelt zuliebe“ (for the sake of the environment), „der Gesundheit zuliebe“ (for the sake of one's health), and „dem Frieden zuliebe“ (for the sake of peace). They often state the reason why someone consciously changes their behavior.
Der Umwelt zuliebe fahren wir kurze Strecken mit dem Fahrrad.
For the sake of the environment, we ride our bikes for short trips.
