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angesichts

in view of, given, considering

preposition AN-ge-zikhts Rare
Grammar & Structure Prepositions

Usage Note

Angesichts takes the genitive case and is used in formal and written German to indicate that something is done or said in light of a particular fact, e.g. angesichts der Umstände ('given the circumstances'). More formal than wegen or aufgrund.

Examples

"Angesichts der schwierigen Lage müssen wir handeln."

Natural Translation

In view of the difficult situation, we must act.

Literal Translation

In view of the difficult situation must we act.

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