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vermöge

by virtue of

preposition fer-MOE-ge Rare
Grammar & Structure Prepositions

Origin: related to Vermögen (capacity)

Also means

owing to

Usage Note

vermöge is an archaic genitive preposition, 'by virtue of, owing to', e.g. vermöge seiner Erfahrung. It is rare and bookish, overlapping with kraft but pointing to an inherent capacity rather than legal authority. Recognise it more than use it.

Examples

"Vermöge seiner Erfahrung löste er das Problem schnell."

Natural Translation

By virtue of his experience he solved the problem quickly.

Literal Translation

By-virtue-of his experience solved he the problem quickly.

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