No. 109 in Danish
grund
"Grund" in Danish means "ground," "reason," or "basis," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Denne grund er til salg.
This plot is for sale.
'Grund' here refers to a piece of land or property.
Det var grunden til hans beslutning.
That was the reason for his decision.
'Grund' here means the rationale or justification for something.
På grund af vejret blev kampen aflyst.
Due to the weather, the match was canceled.
'Grund' here is part of the phrase 'På grund af', meaning 'Due to', indicating a cause or reason.
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