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wegens — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
  • on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.

Senses

wegens is used for these senses in English:

  • because of On account of; due to, for the purpose of.
  • for In the role or capacity of; instead of; in place of.
  • on To the account or detriment of; denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon.

for — full definition

  1. prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
  2. prep Because of, or as the reason for.
  3. prep In support of, or in favor of.
  4. prep Covering a period of time or distance.
  5. prep In exchange for.

on — full definition

  1. prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
  2. prep Indicating a specific day or date.
  3. adj Switched on; active, functioning, or in progress.
  4. adv Continuing an action; forward in time or space.

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