Vocabulary
zugunsten
/tsuˈɡʊnstn̩/· preposition
in favour of, for the benefit of (+ genitive)
Zugunsten — who profits: eine Sammlung zugunsten der Opfer. Also written zu Gunsten.
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zugunsten
in favour of, for the benefit of (+ genitive)
Das Konzert findet zugunsten der Flutopfer statt.
The concert is being held for the benefit of the flood victims.
Word family
zugunstendie Gunstfavourgünstigfavourablebegünstigento favour
Common combinations
- zugunsten der Kinderfor the children's benefit
- zugunsten vonin favour of
- sich zugunsten … entscheidento decide in favour of …
Real examples
- Das Gericht entschied zugunsten der Mieterin.The court ruled in favour of the tenant.
- Der Erlös geht zugunsten eines Kinderheims.The proceeds go to a children's home.
- Sie verzichtete zugunsten ihrer Schwester auf das Erbe.She gave up the inheritance in favour of her sister.
