No. 850 in German
angesichts
"In light of" or "given."
In a sentence
Angesichts der schwierigen Lage mussten wir eine schnelle Entscheidung treffen.
In light of the difficult situation, we had to make a quick decision.
Here, 'angesichts' is used as a preposition meaning 'in light of' or 'considering,' introducing the cause or reason for the subsequent clause.
Angesichts der neuen Beweise änderte der Richter seine Meinung.
In the face of the new evidence, the judge changed his opinion.
'Angesichts' functions as a preposition meaning 'in the face of,' indicating the stimuli or factor influencing the change.
Angesichts der aktuellen Umstände wurde die Veranstaltung abgesagt.
Given the current circumstances, the event was canceled.
The term 'angesichts' is employed to indicate consideration of particular situations or conditions.
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